Department: People & Culture
Location/Territory: Mississauga, ON

This position is for a 12-month contract.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing.

For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing diverse engineered products and innovative system designs. The company focuses on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products.

THE ROLE

We seek a dynamic and innovative Learning & Development Specialist to join our People & Culture team on a transformative 12-month contract! Reporting to the Senior Manager of People & Culture, you will be the architect of our career framework and onboarding programs in this brand-new role, shaping the future of talent development within our organization. You'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with various cross-functional teams across the company to design innovative training programs that empower employees to grow and thrive in their careers, starting with a revamped onboarding structure applicable to new hires. If you're passionate about unlocking potential and driving impactful change, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in a collaborative environment where your ideas can shine!
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work with P&C Business Partners to build, implement, and monitor onboarding plans for new hires, addressing all core onboarding needs. Coordinating invites and maintaining the Onboarding checklist.

· Coordinate with department heads and managers to tailor onboarding plans that address role-specific requirements, providing new employees with the necessary resources and support to succeed in their initial period

· Design and implement a structured career framework that aligns with organizational goals, outlining clear progression paths and competencies for various roles within the company

· Conduct training needs analysis and relevant assessments to identify training requirements across departments and recommend tailored learning solutions to enhance employee skills and competencies

· Create training programs that support employee development

· Work closely with senior management, department heads, and other internal stakeholders to gather feedback and insights that inform the development of training materials and career progression pathways.

· Work with product managers to ensure standardization of training materials across the company and create a central repository.

· Lead and manage training projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines, approved budgets, and quality standards are met.

· Leverage Dayforce LMS to build a central training repository and record-keeping.

· Develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and career framework initiatives, providing regular reports to stakeholders on progress and outcomes

· Use innovative design of engaging digital and in-person learning programs that utilize cutting-edge educational techniques and multimedia

· Stay current with industry trends and best practices in training and development, making recommendations for program enhancements

Requirements

Required:

· College diploma or university degree in a related field

· Between 6-9 years of relevant experience in the training, learning, and career development space

· Project management experience; excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

· Proficient in learning management systems and training technologies

· Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with stakeholders

· Must be confident and optimistic

· Must be driven and determined to achieve goals

· Must have strategic agility, be open-minded, and demonstrate creativity

· Must be able to work independently but also be a collaborative team player

· Self-starter who proactively takes the initiative on tasks and will be driving the change management efforts

· Strong proficiency in computer and software skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously; attention to detail is a must

Desirable:

· Experience working in a distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, or operations industry

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Fast-paced environment in a dynamic, competitive industry

· Daily inter-departmental/branch communication via telephone calls, emails, and virtual meetings.

· Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi-tasking, and interruptions

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process at the candidate's request.