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Job Description Role description We are looking for a Director, Learning & Development. The Business Delivery team delivers on BAU, strategic initiatives, and operations transformation efficiently and effectively.
What You Will Do
- Lead a team of adult learning professionals, including 2 Direct Reports, assess opportunities and increase our resiliency in the area of learning and development
- Partner with senior stakeholders on the execution of strategies to meet their business needs and achieve, and measure, desired business impact
- Strategize on key business planning initiatives and proactively provide learning and performance recommendations
- Provide direction and vision to team, including clear measures for success, while building a culture of collaboration and high employee engagement
- Define allocation and ongoing prioritization of resources for all new and business as usual learning programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Partner with colleagues across Canada Life L&Ds to foster collaboration, talent development and to identify efficiencies and economies of scale
- Explore and manage learning technologies to serve the needs of the organization, team and learners
- Provide thought leadership and innovative ideas for a contemporary approach to learning & development
What You Will Bring
- University degree with specialization/certification in Learning, Education, and/or People Development
- 5+ years experience leading a high performing Learning and Development team
- 10+ years working in the corporate learning field, preferably in the financial services industry
- Experience consulting with senior-level executives establishing strong relationships and trust
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to influence and create impact
- A track record of strategic and critical thinking bringing in new, innovative ideas to support behaviour change and business value
- Experience in measuring, and reporting on, the impact of learning
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment with a growth mindset and demonstrated learning agility
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Toronto.
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted .
