Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most significant projects that connect our communities.Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.Help Shape the Future of Talent at Colas CanadaColas Canada is a national leader in transportation infrastructure, delivering materials, construction, and maintenance solutions that connect communities. Our approximately 8,000 employees across more than 300 Canadian locations combine local expertise with the global reach of Colas Group, the world’s largest transportation infrastructure company.We are seeking a strategic, practical, and relationship-driven Manager, Learning & Development to lead enterprise learning, leadership development, onboarding, and capability-building across Colas Canada.Reporting to the Director, Talent, you will set learning priorities, turn business needs into practical solutions, and lead a small team and network of internal and external partners. Working closely with subsidiary HR teams, operational and business leaders, subject matter experts, and the broader Talent function, you will strengthen leadership capability, enhance the employee experience, and deliver consistent, high-quality learning across a diverse, multi-business environment.This role suits an experienced L&D; leader who combines strategy with hands‑on program leadership, develops others, facilitates learning, and influences diverse stakeholders without formal authority.Why Join Colas Canada?Lead learning and development for one of Canada’s largest transportation infrastructure organizationsShape leadership, manager, onboarding, professional development, and capability-building programsPartner with senior leaders, subsidiary HR teams, and operating companies across CanadaBuild a scalable learning ecosystem that respects local needs and strengthens shared practicesDevelop L&D; professionals, facilitators, vendors, and subject matter expertsUse analytics and business insights to show impact and guide investmentSupport succession, career development, talent reviews, and organizational capabilityWhat We OfferWe offer a competitive total rewards package, including:Annual base salary of $114,000–$126,700Comprehensive health and wellness benefitsRetirement and financial well‑being programsPaid vacation and approved time‑off programsProfessional development and career‑growth opportunitiesExposure to senior leaders and operating companies across Canada and the global Colas organizationFinal compensation will reflect the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the scope of the role.What Success Looks LikeWithin the first 12 months, you will:Understand Colas Canada’s businesses, workforce, priorities, and capability needsBuild trusted partnerships with subsidiary HR teams, business leaders, operations, and the Talent functionLaunch a practical,



multi-year L&D; roadmap aligned with business and talent prioritiesStrengthen governance and delivery for leadership development, onboarding, and enterprise learningIntroduce measures and dashboards for participation, quality, application, and business impactImprove the learner experience, simplify processes, optimize resources, and scale effective practicesStrengthen the capability and accountability of the L&D; team and delivery networkWhat You Will LeadLearning Strategy & Business PartnershipLead the design, delivery, and improvement of leadership, manager, onboarding, career development, and enterprise learning programsConnect learning to talent reviews, succession, career pathways, early talent, and workforce prioritiesGuide needs analysis, design, facilitation, reinforcement, and evaluation using adult-learning and instructional‑design practicesCreate sustainable program models, facilitator resources, toolkits, and train‑the‑trainer approachesLeadership, Talent & Learning ProgramsOwn Colas Canada's Early Talent strategy, including internships, co‑op programs, campus recruitment, and emerging talent initiativesBuild partnerships with educational institutions and industry networks to strengthen future talent pipelinesDevelop scalable programs that attract, engage, and convert high‑potential early‑career talentLearning Operations, Technology & Learner ExperienceOversee learning calendars, governance, nominations, communications, logistics, records, and participant experienceSet direction for the learning management system and related technologies, including standards, content, learning paths, reporting, and user experienceSimplify, standardize, and automate processes while maintaining responsive support for operating companiesEnsure programs are accessible, coordinated, and consistently delivered across regions and employee groupsMeasurement, Budget & Partner ManagementEstablish measures and dashboards linking participation, quality, application, capability growth, and business outcomesUse data and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements and investmentsManage the L&D; budget, forecasts, program costs, and applicable chargebacksSelect and manage vendors, facilitators, consultants, and learning partners for quality, value, responsiveness, and alignmentTeam Leadership & Cross-Functional ContributionLead, coach, and develop L&D; team members, setting clear priorities, accountabilities, and service expectationsBuild an effective network of internal facilitators, subject matter experts, HR partners, and external providersContribute to Talent Management, organizational development, change, employee experience, and special projects as requiredPromote a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and accountability across Colas CanadaWhat You Bring7+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development,



Talent Management, Organizational Development, leadership development, or a related field, including experience leading complex enterprise programsExperience leading or developing L&D; professionals, project teams, facilitators, vendors, or cross‑functional workstreamsProven ability to translate business and workforce needs into practical learning strategies, programs, and solutionsExperience designing and delivering leadership, manager, onboarding, professional development, or organizational capability programsStrong knowledge of adult‑learning principles, instructional design, facilitation, learning evaluation, and program sustainabilityExperience with learning management systems, learning technologies, program operations, and learner‑experience improvementStrong analytical capability, including the ability to develop measures, dashboards, insights, and executive‑level updatesDemonstrated project, portfolio, vendor, and budget‑management capabilityExcellent communication, facilitation, consultation, and influencing skills across operational, HR, and senior leadership audiencesAbility to navigate ambiguity, balance enterprise and local needs, and build alignment in a decentralized, multi‑business environmentAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.Post‑secondary education in Adult Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Preferred QualificationsCTDP, CPTD, ATD, CHRP, CHRL, Prosci, coaching, facilitation, or a similar professional designation.Experience developing enterprise leadership journeys, academies, or manager capability programs.Experience with Power BI, learning analytics, digital learning platforms, or learning‑experience technologies.Experience supporting organizational transformation or the evolution of an enterprise Talent operating modelExperience working within construction, transportation infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, or field‑based industriesExperience within a decentralized or multi‑business‑unit organizationFrench and English language capabilityOur Values: Respect. Commitment. Pioneering. SharingAt Colas Canada, we believe in treating people with respect, delivering on our commitments, embracing innovation, and sharing knowledge to help others succeed. These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and enable us to build strong teams, serve our communities, and deliver infrastructure that connects Canada.Job Posting InformationThis posting is for an existing vacancy.Colas Canada may use artificial intelligence-assisted tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process.DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO USAt Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of, respect, commitment, pionneering and sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Bilingual L&D Manager - C$104,000 - C$147,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg