Strategy Lead Training & Development

Action for Healthy Communities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Edmonton is seeking a Strategy Lead for Training & Development to lead its training initiatives and capacity-building efforts. This role involves managing programs, strategic planning, and ensuring inclusive and equity-centered learning pathways for staff and community partners. The ideal candidate has significant experience in training strategy and project management, alongside strong facilitation and partnership skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience leading training strategy.
• Proven experience in project and program management.
• Strong understanding of community development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AHC's multi-year Training & Development Strategy.
• Oversee the operational rollout of training programs.
• Manage project documentation and budgets.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation skills

Understanding of EDI and anti‑racism

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree (an asset)

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Project management tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Salary : 6000 CAD - 6250 CAD / Month

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 the capacity of individuals and groups to improve their lives and communities. Through mentorship, training, and community development, AHC supports inclusive growth, empowerment, and well‑being across 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 dynamic Strategy Lead Training & Development, to provide operational leadership in shaping, implementing, and strengthening our organization’s learning and capacity‑building ecosystem. 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 capacity of staff, volunteers, community leaders, and partners through inclusive, equity‑centered learning pathways.

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 continuous learning, 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 organizational transformation.

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

• Bachelors degree in education, Adult Learning, Human Resources Development, Community Development, or a related field (Masters 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 Drivers License with a clean drivers abstract and a reliable vehicle required as fair amount of travel is required to various locations in the greater Edmonton region.