Sr Learning and Experience Designer

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Learning & Development professional in Toronto to design and deliver performance-focused learning solutions across business groups. This role emphasizes accessibility, adult learning theory, and multi-delivery training design.

The candidate will act as a trusted advisor, influence stakeholders, and manage change initiatives while aligning with BMO’s strategic objectives. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• Adult Learning accreditation is required.
• Knowledge of accessibility principles/practices and implications for design.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional methodologies.
• Experience designing and developing training for multiple delivery methods.
• Strong knowledge of web development processes and familiarity with authoring tools.
• Design thinking is required.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration and team skills are essential.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Influence skills.
• Data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Supports execution of strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Conducts independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
• Monitors performance and addresses issues.
• Leads or participates in change management activities.
• Develops and communicates plans to influence behaviour.
• Develops learning programs and curriculum to close performance gaps.
• Reviews programs for effectiveness and recommends enhancements.
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Adult Learning

Accessibility knowledge

Learning design

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Influence skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Adult Learning accreditation

Tools

Web development processes

Authoring tools

Job description

Plans, designs, and develops clear, engaging, compelling learning and performance-focused solutions that enhance retention and knowledge transfer. Applies design expertise to create learning, performance-focused solutions and creative strategies that achieve visible and measurable improvements to individual and group performance, development, and/or productivity and business results. Works on a variety of projects, initiatives, and platforms/mediums to support of the execution of business strategies according to required timelines and budgets and quality output standards.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Develops effective project plans to facilitate the building of learning programs and curriculum to close gaps identified.
• Develops and manages a business/group program.
• Reviews the program for effectiveness, considers industry trends and recommends enhancements; makes changes as required.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business / group on design challenges, assesses performance gaps, and recommends solutions to assigned business/group leaders on principles, programs, approaches, and mediums.
• Designs and develops solutions that help advance human performance and drive business impact with a customer focus mindset to ensure linkages to customer experience.
• Conducts design analysis, scopes project objectives and analyzes target audience expectations.
• Defines learning objectives, describes tasks and activities, estimates the resource requirements, and creates detailed design structure.
• Writes, storyboards, and edits learning and performance support interventions.
• Ensures learning solutions are instructionally sound, and developed on time, within scope and budget.
• Maintains external network to understand the competitive landscape, and keep abreast of industry developments and new technology solutions and trends.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Participates in the management of vendor relationships.
• May network with industry contacts to gather and identify competitive insights and best practices.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Participates or acts as a lead on multiple internal projects varying in size and complexity.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.
  Qualifications:
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Adult Learning accreditation is required.
• Knowledge of accessibility principles / practices and the implications for design and development - In-depth.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional methodologies, technology-enabled design and learning methods - In-depth.
• Experience in the design and development of training for multiple delivery methods.
• Strong knowledge of web development processes and familiarity with authoring tools - In-depth.
• Design thinking - In-depth.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.