Director, Learning and Development

Mackenzie Financial Corporation•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director, Learning and Development to lead enterprise-wide learning programs and initiatives that foster a culture of continuous learning, leadership excellence, and employee growth. This role plays a critical part in shaping the learning strategy across the organization, ensuring that all employees—from new hires to senior leaders—have access to impactful, engaging, and future-ready development opportunities. At Mackenzie Investments, you can build your career with confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
Proven success in designing and delivering onboarding and leadership development programs.
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and empowering others.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of enterprise learning programs, including onboarding, leadership development, core capability building, and future-skills initiatives.
Translate enterprise and workforce strategy into practical, scalable learning solutions that build organizational capability.
Embed skills-based learning approaches, including the integration of a skills ontology framework into program design and learning pathways.
Advance enterprise capability in priority areas such as leadership, digital fluency, data literacy, and change readiness.
Partner with HR COEs and business leaders to identify capability gaps and co-create targeted learning solutions.
Manage external learning partnerships and vendors, including selection, governance, and performance oversight to ensure quality, relevance, and return on investment.
Leverage modern learning technologies and delivery models to drive engagement, scale, and impact.
Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and demonstrate business impact.
Provide oversight to internal teams and external partners supporting corporate learning initiatives.