Organizational Training & Development Specialist (Talent Management Specialist)

Department: CAO’s Office

Division: Human Resource Services

Position: Organizational Training & Development Specialist (Talent Management Specialist)

Note:

At the Region of Halton, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Halton is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the Region’s talent management strategy.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about group facilitation and knowledgeable about eLearning design and development and instructional and curriculum design.

Purpose:

This position works closely with the Leadership Development Program Manager to deliver the Region’s talent management strategy and partners with all lines of business to design and implement learning programs, succession planning and leadership development.

Preferred Background:

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ progressive experience in a learning and development role focused on training, facilitation and e-learning design. Required skills include excellent facilitation and communication skills and demonstrated experience applying project management and continuous improvement methodology. Related work experience will include conducting needs analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of both instructor-led and online learning. A strong focus on the use of learning management systems and learning content management systems (LCMS) preferably, SAP SuccessFactors.  Formal training in adult learning, curriculum design and CHRL designation are an asset.

Duties:

• Strategic business partner for talent management services
  • Conducts training needs analysis to evaluate overall learning requirements, alignment to business objectives and identification of desired results
  • Advises on succession planning and talent development initiatives
  • Creates development plans and training plans to meet individual and team training needs
  • Investigates available training methods and procedures to determine the most effective manner by which to meet specific learning needs.
  • Facilitates team building sessions and leadership development training programs
• Supports the maintenance of an enterprise learning management system (SuccessFactors)
  • Creates new training items and scheduled offerings
  • Troubleshoot user issues
  • Advises department administrators on use of the system
• Develops annual training calendar for Corporate training
  • Sources training to meet new or changing health & safety and compliance legislation, in collaboration with health & safety specialists.
  • Sources training to meet specific organizational needs
  • Advises on emerging trends and applicable training programs
  • Follows procurement protocols to engage external vendors and oversees vendor management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Posted: October 7, 2019

Posting Expires: October 21, 2019

Posting #: CAO-343-19

Apply Online at: Halton Job Postings

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

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