Position Title: Learning Lead (Bilingual EN/FR)

Location: Halifax, NS

Type: Full-time (35 hours/ week)

Reports to: Program Manager

Salary: Starting salary of $68,852 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Start date: As soon as possible

Working conditions: ARAISA staff work in a hybrid environment, which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in the ARAISA office for this position.

Travel within the Atlantic Region may be occasionally required.

THE OPPORTUNITY The Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (ARAISA) is looking for a Learning Lead to join its team.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Learning Lead works in collaboration to enhance the capacity of organizations to meet diverse newcomer needs in Atlantic Canada through ARAISA’s training and professional development initiatives and supports internal learning initiatives.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

ARAISA is a non-profit umbrella association which serves as a collective voice and forum for its 40 member organizations who are committed to the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees in the Atlantic Region. ARAISA works to increase the effectiveness of its members through its initiatives to support the sector and its contributions to regional and national forums. ARAISA provides professional development and networking opportunities, facilitates information and resource exchange, hosts sector-specific working groups, convenes meetings with key stakeholders, and represents its members through national bodies, with the goal of having a positive impact on settlement and integration policies and practices.

WHY ARAISA

- Collaborative Culture: ARAISA is not just an organization; it's a community of passionate individuals committed to transforming lives. Join a collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued, and teamwork thrives.
- Inclusive Work Environment: ARAISA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a Rainbow Registered organization. Your unique background and perspectives are not only welcome but celebrated. Join a workplace that recognizes and values the richness of diverse experiences.
- Professional Development: ARAISA believes in nurturing talent. As a team member, you'll have access to professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills stay sharp and you continue to grow in your career.
- Impactful Initiatives: ARAISA is at the forefront of initiatives that make a real difference in the immigrant settlement sector. Be part of projects that contribute to positive changes.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package and health plan that prioritizes your well-being.
- Financial Security:



Benefit from employer-matched RRSP contributions (up to 5% of salary) after one year, ensuring a secure financial future.
- Time for You: Take advantage of 3 weeks of vacation, plus an additional 16 days of paid holidays/time off annually.
- Wellness Support: Experience a flexible and accommodating work environment that promotes wellness and fosters a healthy work-life balance

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develops and implements structured training to strengthen organizational capacities and program delivery, including webinars and in-person and online professional development opportunities for settlement and integration agencies in the region
- Creates user-friendly tools to assist organizations in assessing their capacity, establishing standards, and identifying areas of improvement
- Identifies, develops, and shares learning tools and resources that support effective service delivery and organizational strengthening
- Supports opportunities for peer learning and sharing of promising practices
- Works with planning committees and other stakeholders to tailor training to respond effectively to learning needs
- Conducts pre- and post-training assessments to help guide curriculum and content development and to measure progress
- Identifies and works with consultants, presenters, and subject matter experts
- Coordinates self-paced online course development which may include the capture and adaptation of existing content
- Works within the allocated budget with oversight from the Program Manager
- Monitors and evaluates activities, identifies areas for improvement, and reports on areas of responsibility
- Ensures accurate communication occurs in both official languages, including the translation of texts and simultaneous interpretation during learning events, where required
- Supports internal team learning and knowledge sharing, including the design and implementation of various capacity-building initiatives, activities, and micro-learning courses
- Contributes to a positive team workplace where inclusion, trust, learning, and well-being are valued

The Learning Lead is also responsible for:
- Providing support to ARAISA’s programs and operations as required
- Representing ARAISA at events or external meetings, when requested
- Other duties or projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS





- Post-secondary degree(s) in a relevant field(s)
- 3+ years of formal experience in adult learning, curriculum development, and/or instructional design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English required
- Demonstrated experience in project management
- Strong experience with content development, specifically leveraging Learning Management Systems (LMS), learning experience platforms (LXP), and e-learning authoring tools
- Familiarity and/or experience with the immigrant-serving sector and specific organizational and service delivery learning needs
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and collaboration in project implementation
- Strong technological aptitude for working in virtual meeting platforms and the ability to engage learners online
- Excellent active listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create supportive learning environments
- Ability to organize, prioritize, synthesize, and adapt information to diverse audiences
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple activities at once
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Teams and SharePoint) and other office productivity tools (e.g. CRMs, scheduling apps), with an aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please apply online through the Indeed application process by submitting your cover letter and resume in English, merged into one (1) document.

Please ensure that you demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the above qualifications.

We appreciate the time and effort of all applicants in expressing their interest in the position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

November 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm AST

ARAISA is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in our diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the full diversity of communities in Canada, including the intersectionality of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religious belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, ability, language, and socio-economic status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,852.00 per year

Benefits

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- Do you have a Post secondary degree in a related field?
- Do you have at least 3 years of formal experience in adult learning, curriculum development, and/or instructional design

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

📌 Learning Lead (Bilingual EN/FR) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 ARAISA
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality