Learning and Development Specialist

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Date Posted: 4/19/2024

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Reference No.: 2024-1474

Position Type: Contract

Hours of Work: 37.5

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services.

We are seeking a Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to design, develop, implement, and monitor CTG’s training and development programs. Reporting to the Director of HR, the L&D Specialist will collaborate with other members of the HR team to align CTG training with our clinical development programs.

 

This is a one-year contract in a hybrid environment of in-office and home and is based in our Mississauga office.

 

What you'll be doing:

  • You will design best-in-class courses, training materials and identify delivery methods.
  • You will develop and update training materials, including e-learning courses, presentations, and training manuals.
  • You will deliver and facilitate various types of in-class and web-based training sessions, including new hire orientation, enhanced home and community best practice learnings, monthly refresher training, and other soft skills training.
  • You will manage the learning management system (LMS) and other educational technology tools, ensuring seamless access to training materials and tracking employee progress and performance.
  • You will report on training completion and generating post-training reports to capture the effectiveness and ROI of learning programs
  • You will collaborate with SMEs to create content ensuring learning objectives and outcomes are aligned with role-specific competencies and CTG standards for quality of care.
  • You will foster a strong partnership with clinical educators, professional practice leaders, and other healthcare subject matter experts.

 

Skills needed for success:

  • 3 years of experience in the development and delivery of adult learning and education programs, including the assessment of adult learning content
  • Degree in Human Resources or Education or related discipline
  • Completion of/or working towards completion of an adult education certificate program 
  • Ability to develop engaging and relevant content that aligns with diverse learning needs and objectives 
  • Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Extremely proficient in eLearning software and Learning Management Systems
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills 

 

What you can expect:

As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare, we are built to be a Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:

  • Competitive Total Compensation package
  • Comprehensive health and dental package, including comprehensive support for mental health
  • Group RRSP Matching
  • Extensive learning and development career opportunities
  • A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
  • A commitment to excellence

 

Who we are:

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian owned, award-winning, fully accredited and government (Ministry of Health) funded organization.

 

We are dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are, in every way, A Team Made for Caring™.

 

The Not So Fine Print:

 

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”.

 

This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

 

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.

 

Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at jobs@closingthegap.ca at your earliest convenience.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below. 
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing the Gap Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.