The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We're a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative workplace, we'd love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.Equitable is growing! We are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The Learning & Development Specialist will assist with the coordination and logistics of our orientation program, support our Learning Management System, create and facilitate training and related materials and support the day-to-day operations of the Learning & Development team.Join one of the region's top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.Work Arrangements:This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.What you'll do:Create and maintain training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials as requiredFacilitate and lead training when requiredDevelop and cascade communication around training programs and activities for the organizationDevelop and participate in all aspects of the bi-weekly EQ Orientation program including but not limited to: communication with attendees, presenters, external vendors, preparation,



revision and facilitation of presentations, oversight of social events, complete post-program analysis, etc.Maintain the Learning Management SystemMaintain the Learning & Development SharePoint documentationProvide administration and coordination support of training courses to ensure effective and timely course information, registration, and logistics, as requiredResolve challenges concerning the delivery of training programs between registrants, trainers, partners, and external service providersGenerate relevant dashboards/reports to provide accurate information regarding the administration, compliance and value of the training courses offeredFacilitate meetings and follow ups, as requiredEstablish templates for use by the Learning & Development team – i.E. project meeting/meeting minutesAssist in the planning and coordination of educational events and other special eventsMonitor and respond to Learning & Development shared email inbox and other Learning & Development related questionsAdministration duties as assigned by Learning & Development Managers and Senior leadershipProvide back up support to other HR coordinators, as requiredWhat you'll bring:University degree, preferably in Adult Education, Business, Human Resources or similarExperience in a Learning & Development roleExperience with Articulate Storyline is a strong assetCertified or familiar with facilitating DiSCLearning Management System experience,



preferably with Dayforce LearningHigh level of integrity with a sense of confidentiality and privacyMulti-tasking and sound time management skillsAbility to handle interactions over the phone and in personStrong interpersonal skills and adaptabilityStrong written communication skillsAbility to work with various departments and foster teamwork.Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions or when working in ambiguous situationsExperience working with Virtual Classroom / MS Teams is a strong assetMicrosoft Office knowledge, including MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPointWhat's in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a "dress for your day" approach.At Equitable, we're committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at [email protected]. We're happy to help.Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits.If you're selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what's included.Reports To: Manager, Learning & Development Department: Human Resources Term: Permanent Full-Time

📌 Learning And Development Specialist (Alton)
🏢 Equitable
📍 Alton