Strategy Lead – Training & Development

Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Edmonton seeks a Strategy Lead for Training & Development to provide operational leadership in shaping and strengthening the learning ecosystem. This role involves developing training strategies, implementing programs, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in education and community development, with 5+ years in training strategy. Join a mission-driven organization committed to equitable community development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading training strategy or capacity-building initiatives.
• Proven experience in project and program management.
• Strong understanding of EDI and community development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AHC's Training & Development Strategy.
• Oversee operational rollout of training programs.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for training effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic systems thinking

Project management

Facilitation skills

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Are you strategic leader, dependable and self-motivated? Do you have excellent organizational and time management skills that can contribute to the work of a fast-paced team in achieving its goals? If your answer is yes, then this meaningful opportunity may be for you!

Why Join AHC?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization advancing equitable community development.
• Lead transformative initiatives that shape learning and leadership across sectors.
• Collaborate with diverse professionals, communities, and partners in dynamic/inclusive environments.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to building thecapacity of individuals and groups to improve their lives and communities. Through mentorship,

training, and community development, AHC supports inclusive growth, empowerment, and well-beingacross diverse populations.

Our work is grounded in the values of collaboration, engagement, participation, personal

development, Inclusivity, innovation, and excellence.

Position Summary

AHC is seeking a strategic and dynamicStrategy Lead – Training & Development, to provide operationalleadership in shaping, implementing, and strengthening our organization’s learning and capacity-buildingecosystem. This role has two distinct but interconnected focus areas:

1. Training & Development (T&D) Strategy Leadership:

   Leading AHC’s internal and external training and professional development strategy to build the capacityof staff, volunteers, community leaders, and partners through inclusive, equity-centred learningpathways.

2. Centre of Excellence for Continuous Learning & Development:

   Coordinating and facilitating the work of subject matter experts collaborating with AHC in the design,pilot, and establishment of AHC’s new Centre of Excellence — a collaborative platform for continuouslearning, knowledge exchange, and sectoral innovation.

This position is ideal for someone who is both a strategic systems thinker and a hands-on implementer,capable of managing complex initiatives that blend education, community development, and organizationaltransformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Lead the development and coordination of AHC’s multi-year Training & Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with AHC’s Theory of Change and organizational priorities.
• Conduct training needs assessments/resource analyses to identify skill gaps & emerging opportunities.
• Co-design competency-based frameworks, curricula, and professional learning pathways with internal AHC leadership and external experts.
• Integrate principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), accessibility, trauma-informed practice, and community development across all learning initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate project engagements for the Centre of Excellence design and pilot phases, including feasibility studies, project plans, milestones, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate procurement, RFP processes, consultant management for both strategy & Centre initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainability planning – (funding proposals, business models, partnership development).

Program Implementation & Delivery

• Oversee the operational rollout of AHC’s internal and external training programs, ensuring relevance, inclusivity, and high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate co-development of workshops, training curricula, and learning tools tailored to multiple audiences (staff, volunteers, community groups, and sector partners).
• Support trainers, facilitators, and consultants to ensure consistent quality and engagement.
• Manage partnerships with educational institutions, training providers, and community organizations.
• Oversee Centre of Excellence implementation, ensuring effective consultant coordination, stakeholder engagement, and pilot delivery.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships while ensuring budget and compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinate the selection and management of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other tools to enhance participant tracking and knowledge sharing.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to track training effectiveness, reach & impact.
• Collect, analyze, and present data to inform continuous improvement and decision-making.Produce periodic impact reports, toolkits, and knowledge products for internal/external audiences.
• Lead knowledge mobilization efforts through briefings, case studies, presentations, and dissemination of lessons learned across programs and partners.

Administration & Coordination

• Manage project documentation, budgets, expenditures, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain accurate training records, consultant agreements, and evaluation data.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, funders, and partners.
• Support grant writing and partnership development related to capacity-building initiatives.

Coordinate logistics and administrative supports for training and Centre activities

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Adult Learning, Human Resources Development, Community Development, or a related field (Master’s an asset).
• 5+ years experience leading training strategy, organizational learning, or capacity-building initiatives.
• Proven experience in project and program management, including consultant coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of EDI, anti-racism, community development, and participatory learning.
• Demonstrated facilitation and partnership-building skills across diverse cultural and organizational contexts.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Expertise in adult learning design/frameworks, and facilitation across in-person and virtual modalities.
• Strong procurement and contract management.
• Experience with Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and knowledge mobilization practices.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and grant proposal skills.
• Financial acumen in managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Proficiency with LMS platforms, collaborative project management tools, and data analysis/reporting tools.

Working Conditions & Other Requirements

• 37.5 hours per week – some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Office Environment – In-person (occasional remote/virtual work).
• Police Information Check including vulnerable sector search within six (6) months.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract and a reliable vehicle required as fair amount of travel is required to various locations in the greater Edmonton region.