Summit Search Group Looking for Training and Development Manager at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

About Our Client:

Our client is responsible for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel in Canada. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in office in Toronto.

Position Scope:

Reporting to the Director, Learning & Development, this role manages organization’s training and development program which delivers performance-focused solutions and creates strategies to achieve measurable improvement in individual, team and organizational performance. The Manager, Training and Development will partner with key business functions and participate in organizational projects to deliver training and development strategies in support of key organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

Manage the Training Program:

• Manage and oversee the training development process including conducting training needs analysis and identifying potential solutions including in-house development and/or procuring training services.
• Develop training qualifications and required training; leveraging a systematic approach to training consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal leaders, subject matter experts and others to identify performance gaps and potential training solutions to meet the needs of the organization.
• Coach and mentor internal leaders and subject matter experts on the training and development processes to support strong and consistent training quality.
• Manage training programs that are delivered by third-party vendors; work with internal clients to research and recommend external programs, sourcing, negotiating, selecting, and awarding contracts to vendors through a competitive procurement process.
• Manage the organizational Learning Management System (LMS) and other training tools and systems, as required.
• Manage post-training activities including learner feedback, program pilots, audits, and assessments to support continuous improvement of the training program.
• Interface with outside agencies such as the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as it relates to training program development and management.
• Manage the training budget, establishing and monitoring training metrics, reviewing, improving, and launching processes and tools.

Manage Training Projects:

• Champion training elements of strategic planning activities to ensure training and development needs are identified. Develop plans, as required, to meet project goals and milestones. Specifically, this position will lead the planning and implementation of the training and qualification elements of the regulatory decision-making project.
• Act as a training lead for organizational projects and teams; identifying and addressing any training needs that may arise.

Staff and Team Development Work:

• Partner with business leaders and Human Resources to support individual and team development to close gaps, foster development and/or improve performance.
• Integrate insights and outcomes of talent review processes into development plans and programs.
• Supports organizational succession planning activities and coaching and mentoring programs.
• Develop, lead, facilitate the delivery of workshops and other interventions as appropriate.
• Manage and/or administer development tools such as assessments or other psychometrics.
• Provide support to organizational culture and change initiatives.
• Represent the organization as the training and development representative for various external forums, committees, or conferences.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience; with progressive development from training design and delivery to training program management. Experience in managing a training program:
• Creating and managing governance and metrics
• Managing interfaces and forums to identify and assess training needs
• Managing a learning management system
• Managing organizational qualifications
• Managing training records
• Managing training audits, self-assessments and improvement efforts
• Experience in designing, developing and deploying training solutions.
• Experience with the development and deployment of e-learning courses is an asset.
• Experience curating training solutions from the marketplace.
• Experience working and leading in a Nuclear-based organization is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with managing or establishing training programs consistent with the Canadian Nuclear Regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Experience in leading individual and group staff development processes.
• Experience in leading change initiatives is preferred.
• Experience participating in cross functional teams and managing projects is an asset.
• Excellent report writing and presentations skills is essential and experience presenting to senior leadership and large groups.
• Superior listening, collaboration and solution development skills are required.
• Experience working with a unionized environment is an asset.
• Strategic partner focused on continuous improvement, building organizational capability and systemic thinking.
• Demonstrates collaborative approach.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills are key requirements of the role in order to work effectively with staff at all levels in business functions across the organization and with external training and development service providers.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a university degree in Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, business/human resources management or other related field of studies.
• Training and knowledge in adult learning principles, certifications in psychometric tools, change management methodologies, and e-learning development experience would be considered assets.
• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience; with progressive development from training design and delivery to training program management.

Working Conditions:

This is a management level position requiring regular extended hours and some travel expected periodically to visit community offices/field sites, as requested, and to attend training courses.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a resume to Aman Sodi at [email protected]

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.