Learning and Development Partner

Livingston International•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Livingston is seeking a Learning and Development Partner to design, deliver, and continuously improve leadership development programs. This role involves shaping the leadership and manager effectiveness strategy from the ground up, while also executing current programs. The position is part of a small Talent Management team and requires close collaboration with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and external vendors to translate leadership capability needs into impactful programs, curriculum, and learning journeys. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, be comfortable facilitating at multiple levels, and utilize data to demonstrate ROI and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or related HR disciplines.
Experience supporting senior leaders and designing enterprise-level programs.
Strong expertise in leadership development, adult learning principles, and instructional design.
Experience managing multiple complex programs, coordinating end-to-end experiences with detailed project plans.
Experience designing and operationalizing metrics and evaluation/ROI strategies for learning programs.
Skilled facilitator with confidence engaging leaders at different levels in a virtual and in-person environment.
Exceptional people and communication skills to present, discuss, and explain information clearly and credibly.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to partner with multiple, diverse stakeholders authentically and empathetically.
Strong change-management skills with the ability to drive initiatives and influence key stakeholders, including experience applying formal change frameworks.
Outstanding problem solver and critical thinker with excellent program/project management skills.
Ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks on tight timelines.
Proficiency with HRIS systems, people analytics tools, and learning management platforms.
Experience leveraging LMS platforms and applying design tools such as Articulate.
Excellent proficiency in MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or Organization Development.

Nice To Haves

Fluent in French or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Design, build, facilitate, and continuously improve leadership development programs that align with business priorities, including creating resources and training to help reskill and upskill associates for growth and career development.
Redesign existing leadership programs and curriculum to enhance relevance, scalability, and learner impact.
Facilitate leadership development workshops for associates at various levels globally in a virtual environment to strengthen leadership and management capability.
Define success metrics, evaluate the effectiveness of leadership programs using qualitative and quantitative data, and measure actual performance changes and business value by calculating ROI.
Partner with HR and senior leaders to conduct needs assessments, identify gaps, and develop initiatives and programs to meet business goals and strategic priorities.
Improve new hire orientation and coach managers to ensure a strong onboarding experience for new associates.
Take ownership of the Mentorship program, including participant matching, setting expectations and structure, monitoring engagement and progress, measuring effectiveness, and ensuring overall program health and impact.
Stay current on leadership development trends, research, and innovative learning approaches to benchmark best practices and make recommendations on course design, content development, tools, and technologies.
Act as a thought partner to leaders and HR colleagues on leadership and development best practices.