Learning Specialist - Curriculum

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP • Toronto, ON

4d • CA$72,000 - CA$82,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is seeking a passionate, organized, and adaptable Learning Specialist with a strong professional presence to join their Professional Development Department. This role will work closely with the Senior Manager, Learning Initiatives, and will be responsible for planning, consulting, organizing, and executing high-quality learning experiences for Summer and Articling Students, as well as Junior Associates. This is an existing vacancy within the firm.

Requirements

• University degree
• 3 years’ work experience in a learning role, preferably in a professional services environment
• Learning design experience
• Learning project management experience
• Technical proficiency with Zoom and MS Teams
• Computer knowledge including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience using an LMS
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in project management and/or adult learning
• Knowledge of legal CPD administration or ability to quickly gain this knowledge
• Adult learning and instructional design experience
• Facilitation/presentation skills and aptitudes
• Interest in and aptitude for educational technology

Responsibilities

• Organizes complex, ongoing legal curricula, including: project planning, scheduling and leading status meetings, tracking and delivering on action items, organizing internal stakeholders, marketing programs and learning resources, and scheduling internal subject matter experts or external vendors to deliver programs.
• Takes a lead role in ensuring the smooth delivery of all junior learning curriculum programs, including acting as primary host, confidently keeping program pacing on track to ensure coverage of key topics, evaluating program success and implementing design changes. Technical proficiency with Zoom and MS Teams required.
• Maintains presenter pool by continually sourcing, prepping, supporting and assessing new presenters as required. Advises presenters on learning design fundamentals to ensure effective presentations that meet organizational and learning goals as well as CPD criteria.

Benefits

• Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level