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The Training & Development Specialist will support the day-to-day activities related to assessing learning needs, designing, and reporting on employee development needs in the business. This individual will also be responsible for delivery of key projects related to apprenticeship and new hire programs , mental health programming, and technical training initiatives. This individual will be a champion for our SparkU platform and leading process improvements for learning and development for the organization
Here’s what you’ll do as a Training & Development Specialist at Spark Power:
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Works closely with the Talent Development Manager to support the development of annual learning plans and delivery of learning initiatives across the organization.
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Facilitates and/or co-ordinates the implementation of training programs (in-class, e-learning and virtual) as required
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Design, develop, author, narrate, record, edit, and implement training content and e-learning including handouts, checklists, manuals, tests/quizzes, presentations, scripts, video, audio, etc.
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Partners with the TD Manager on creating an apprenticeship framework
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Executes on designed apprenticeship framework and development plans for key areas of talent in Spark
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Facilitates working sessions to co-create learning program design in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders; facilitate education sessions (both virtual and in-person)
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Works with internal and external stakeholders to develop learning initiatives
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Develops mechanisms and tools to assess and evaluate learning initiatives while implementing feedback opportunities to support on executing project plans for continued improvements.
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Supports the management of the administration and coordination of the learning calendar, learning plans and timelines
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Keeps abreast of relevant legislative requirements, adult education trends, and corporate learning trends
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Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders across the organization and external service providing vendors
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Developing communications regarding frameworks, and program implementation
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Assisting with reports and metrics by creating, managing, and analyzing key training metrics and the use of dashboards and reporting to measure training effectiveness.
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Other duties as assigned
What We Offer Our Employees
- Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial project and customer base
- Continuous training and professional development, including fully paid training at SparkU!
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages plus incentive plans
- Excellent benefit package (medical, dental, vision, wellness spending account)
- Corporate discount programs
- RRSP match program
- Employee Share Ownership Program
- Fun, inclusive and diverse company culture
- Employee contests, events, parties and community activities
….and much more
Do you have the Spark?
Here’s What We’re Looking For
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3-5 years of experience in Corporate or Technical Training and Development, and/or Talent Development
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2-3 years of experience in event planning is an asset
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Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to engage various audiences
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Proven training, mentorship and/or teaching ability for junior to senior level positions – take pride in helping other achieve their goals
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Strong coordination skills – the ability to see a project or initiative through from conceptualization to launch
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Ability to work in cross-functional and dynamic teams with multiple stakeholders
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Knowledge of LMS (Docebo or a cloud based platform is preferred)
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Experience in the development/implementation of training and development programs, assessment tools, training/curriculum design and evaluation.
Experience in designing and developing eLearning content is an asset
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Willingness to learn new skills and adapt positively to a changing environment and shifting priorities
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Excellent time management skills in prioritizing work assignments and meeting tight deadlines
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Knowledge of policies and legislation related to staff relations/development an asset (e.g. human resources policies, human rights, WHMIS, Health & Safety)
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Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, which can include lifting and transporting equipment and materials
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A valid driver’s license is required along with the ability to travel within Ontario, as well as potential travel to other locations in Canada and the U.S.
Who is Spark Power?
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We provide end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable asset markets.
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We have over 1300 employees across 38 offices across North America.
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We have numerous exciting projects in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada and the US.