Talent Development Advisor (18 month contract)

CIRO / OCRI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid flex days

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

CIRO is seeking a Talent Development Advisor in Toronto to design and deliver leadership and employee development programs. The role blends strategic design with hands-on program management, facilitation, stakeholder partnerships, and operational support to ensure impactful learning experiences for employees and leaders.

You will report to the Senior Director of Organizational Development and collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent development, learning & development, leadership development, or related HR discipline.
• Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating leadership and employee development programs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience partnering with HR Business Partners, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop learning content, facilitator guides, communications, and learner resources.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with reporting, tracking, and program evaluation.
• Experience working with learning management systems and learning technologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support leadership development initiatives across multiple employee groups and leadership levels.
• Design, develop, and facilitate leadership learning experiences and program content.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to deliver existing leadership development curriculum and journeys.
• Manage program enrolment, communications, scheduling, logistics, and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor participation, measure outcomes, and maintain program reporting and analytics.
• Continuously enhance leadership development offerings based on feedback and business needs.
• Design and implement targeted development journeys and learning pathways for people leaders and team leads.
• Coordinate training programs, including vendor management, scheduling, monitoring, and budget considerations.
• Develop and maintain learning resources, facilitator guides, participant materials, toolkits, and online content.
• Support learning metrics, dashboards, reporting, and program evaluation.

Skills

Talent development

Leadership development

Project management

Stakeholder partnership

Learning content development

Learning management systems

Analytics

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/OD/L&D

Job description

Job Category: Individual Contributor

Requisition Number: TALEN002629

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

40 Temperance Street
Suite 2600
Toronto, ON M5H0B4, CAN

Description

As a self-regulatory organization, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected andconfidentinvesting in their futures.At the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) , we arecommitted to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets.Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

About this Opportunity

We areseekinga collaborative and business-focused Talent Development Advisor to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership, learning, and employee development programs across the organization. This role combines strategic talent development work with hands‑on program management, facilitation, stakeholder partnership, and operational support to ensure a seamless and impactful learning experience for employees and leaders.

Reporting to theSenior Director of Organizational Development, the Advisor will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, working closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, project teams, and external partners to develop talent solutions that strengthen leadership capability, employee growth, and organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable designing learning experiences,facilitatingprograms, managing reporting, andmaintaininglearning systems and resources.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership Development Programs

Lead and support the delivery of leadership development initiatives across multiple employee groups and leadership levels by:

• Designing, developing, andfacilitatingnew leadership learning experiences and program content
• Partnering with HR Business Partners to deliver existing leadership development curriculum and learning journeys
• Managing program enrolment, participant communications, scheduling,logistics, and stakeholder coordinationin partnership with our Talent Coordinator
• Monitoring participation, measuring outcomes, andmaintainingprogram reporting and analytics
• Continuously enhancing leadership development offerings based on participant feedback, business needs, and emerging best practices

Employee Development & Learning

Support the development and execution of employee learning and growth initiatives by:

• Designing and implementing targeted development journeys, including learning pathways for people leaders and team leads
• Contributing to the development of the organization's learning and talent development roadmap and annual priorities
• Coordinating training programs, including vendor management, scheduling, participation monitoring, and recommendationsregardingdelivery methods and budget considerations
• Developing andmaintaininglearning resources, facilitator guides, participant materials, toolkits, and online learning content
• Supporting the ongoing enhancement of learning‑related intranet content and employee self‑service resources
• Supporting the development of skills and capability frameworks, including skills taxonomy initiatives
• Assistingwith career pathing and career development framework design

Business Partnerships & Program Delivery

Collaborate with business stakeholders and project teams to deliver learning solutions that support organizational priorities by:

• Partnering with subject matter experts and business leaders to design, coordinate, and deliver learning initiatives, including technology, compliance, and other enterprise programs
• Consulting on learning content enhancements, learner engagement strategies, and program effectiveness
• Coordinating enterprise development programs, including mentorship and capability‑building initiatives
• Building strong relationships across HR and the business toidentifylearning needs and recommendappropriate solutions

Learning Systems & Operational Excellence

Provide operational and technical support to ensure effective learning program administration by:

• Serving as a subject matter expert for talent development processes, tools, and platforms
• Partnering with the Talent Development Coordinator to support learning system administration and issue resolution
• Providing escalation support for learning systems, reporting, and user inquiries
• Evaluating learning technologies and recommending strategies tooptimizeplatform usage, streamline processes, and improve the learner experience
• Maintainingaccuraterecords, documentation, program materials, and standard operating procedures
• Supporting learning metrics, dashboards, reporting, and program evaluation activities

What You Bring

Must-have:

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in talent development, learning and development, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or a related HR discipline
• Experience designing,facilitating, and evaluating leadership and employee development programs
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience partnering with HR Business Partners, leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to develop learning content, facilitator guides, communications, and learner resources
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with reporting, tracking, and program evaluation
• Experience working with learning management systems and learning technologies
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Nice tohave:

• Comfortable facilitating both virtual and in‑person learning experiences
• Skilled at building partnerships and influencing withoutformalizedauthority
• Experience supporting organizational capability‑building initiatives such as skills taxonomies, career architecture, competency frameworks, or workforce planning
• Exposure to AI‑related learning programs, digital upskilling, or technology adoption initiatives
• Experience working in a regulated, financial services, technology, or professional services environment
• Experience managing external vendors and learning partners
• Strong graphic design, SharePoint, intranet, or digital content development capabilities
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a significant asset

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus *
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment *
• Paid flex days and sick days *
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

*Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance‑driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward‑thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence , a strong Focus on Well ‑ being , and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodationin accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals andare dedicated to providingaccommodations upon request for candidatesparticipatingin all aspects of the recruitment process,in accordance withapplicable human rights and accessibility legislation.

OurRecruitment Process:

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
• We use automated (AI) tools toassistwith candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
• This role has a hiring range of $85,000 - $100,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.#LI-HYBRID#Hiring