Learning & Development Specialist

The future you want is within reach.

 

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

 

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

 

Here's how a(n) Learning & Development Specialist for our US Head Office office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Applies adult learning methodologies while delivering instructor-led courses, mainly in behavioral and leadership subject areas, in both in-person and virtual formats. (Note: this position requires travel throughout the US and occasionally Canada. A valid passport is required.)  
• Leads development of standards and evaluates courses or programs and implements revisions to improve quality. 
• Assesses the needs of the participants and modifies instructional strategies.
• Manages the preparation of course materials, including pre- and post-course work. 
• Provides company-wide support and consultation services on all matters related to learning and development initiatives at PCL. 
• Facilitates strategic planning and partnering sessions. 
• Collaborates with team members and subject matter experts to design and develop entry-level to intermediate behavioral programs. 
• Acts as project lead for assigned initiatives and programs and applies the principles of project and time management to track tasks/deadlines for self and a team. 
• Uses rapid authoring tools to develop e-learning to support instructor-led courses or programs. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred. 
• 7 years of progressive experience with training delivery and/or facilitation in a corporate environment preferred. 
• 3 years designing and implementing new courses or programs preferred. 
• Understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design approaches and methodologies.  
• Ability to deliver instructor-led courses to a diverse group of participants with varying knowledge, experience, and backgrounds. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and present ideas and content that influence a favorable outcome. 
• Ability to act as a change agent by applying change-management methodology. 
• Results oriented with proven project management experience. 
• Ability to develop and form relationships and gain the confidence of learners.  
• Ability to assess the needs of the organization, prioritize and propose programs and initiatives that support employee learning and development. 
• Experience leading execution of learning and development programs and initiatives. 

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

 

The salary range for this position is between $79,000 and $107,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

 

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application. 

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