Job Number: J0325-0083 Job Title: Learning and Development Assistant Job Category: Human Resources Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: March 5, 2025 Closing Date: April 6, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Learning and Development Assistant to join our Learning and Development team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Provides administrative support for student placement coordination including maintaining a comprehensive tracker of student placement programs, dates and locations and ensuring required documents are gathered and processed
• Assists with tracking and maintenance of internal work and learn program participants including those completing the CCA RPL process and our internal Enhanced LPN orientation
• Provides administrative support to the Employee Engagement Coordinator in the management of employee recognition and reward programs to ensure both accuracy and timeliness of recognition
• Assists in the administration of Great People Store item redemptions including maintaining an accurate inventory of items
• Assists in the preparation and execution of Great People Month and the Annual Excellence Awards
• Provides logistical and administrative support for learning events (room bookings, set up, participant reminders, refreshments, attendance lists etc)
• Prepares the learning environment and supporting resources (handouts, course materials program supplies), including setting up IT equipment where appropriate to support session structure
• Assists with manual sign off for course completion
• Enters and tracks program evaluations
• Assists with the administration of the Learning and Development shared email inbox
• Develops and maintains positive, collaborative working relationships with all staff to sustain the reputation of the Learning and Development team as a customer focused function

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• High school diploma/GED
• Administrative Professional Diploma considered an asset
• 3- 5 years experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); use of Learning Management System (LMS)
• Strong organization skills, high attention to detail and demonstrated initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.