Senior Learning and Development Specialist/Spécialiste principal en formation et en perfectionnement

MDA•Brampton, ON

7d•CA$100,000 - CA$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. The Senior Learning & Development Specialist will own the end‑to‑end creation and delivery of MDA Space’s large‑scale, blended training programs—partnering with SMEs to design curricula, scripts, and storyboards; translating business needs into instructor‑led sessions, e‑learning, simulations, videos, job‑aids and AI‑enhanced just‑in‑time resources; managing external vendors; setting up learning environments; and overseeing onboarding. In addition, the role will handle L&D operational duties such as program scheduling, logistics, material distribution, LMS administration, and continuous improvement of the LMS through requirements gathering, testing and configuration.

Requirements

The ideal incumbent will have 8+ years of experience working in Learning & Development, Talent or/ Organizational Development (OD).
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other relevant subject or equivalent experience.
Proven facilitation experience and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using eLearning authoring and multimedia tools to build interactive digital content from established business requirements.
Solid expertise with MS Office Suite (with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel).
Effective organizational and planning skills including establishing and implementing project plans for L&D projects and track against milestones.
Proven experience in configuring and working with Learning Management Systems – experience with an HR Management System such as UKG is an asset.
Adept at using generative AI tools to accelerate content creation and streamline administrative workflows.
Excellent analytical, written and interpersonal skills.
Effective at multi-tasking and prioritizing competing deadlines with a proven ability to adapt quickly in dynamic/changing environments.
Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously while also effectively collaborating with peers and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering accurate, high-quality work; ensures all learning content and data reports are at the highest standard of quality.

Nice To Haves

Project management, Change Management and Vendor Management experience (ie. managing outsourced learning program providers), an asset.
Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken, as asset

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of large-scale formal training programs across all business functions. Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to map out complex curriculum paths, narrative scripts, and storyboards.
Translate business requirements and learning objectives to build engaging, high-quality, multi-approach blended learning solutions including instructor-led sessions, e-learning, interactive digital assets, simulations, video content, hands-on activities and job-aids.
Leverages latest technology (ie. generative AI tools or eLearning creator platforms such as Articulate) to provide just-in-time learning resources and experience to our MDA Space audience.
Build and analyzes dashboards utilizing feedback and data from learning programs and initiatives to measure and report on program effectiveness and make continuous enhancements.
Collaborates with business leaders, HRBPs, to develop learning plans and employee messaging to support the rollout of global learning programs.
Project manage outsourced learning solution providers to deliver on key company-wide training programs.
Sets up the learning environments required for training
Manage onboarding program, delivering training sessions and support to new employees
Manage activities for new and existing programs including scheduling, logistics, deployment of program materials, feedback gathering, and maintain the learning program library.
Respond to general inquiries regarding learning program offerings and processes.
Develop user training materials and resources to targeted Learning Management System (LMS) administrators and provide ongoing guidance as the subject-matter-expert.
Lead future enhancements of the Learning Management System (LMS) including defining requirements, testing, streamlining configuration and implementation along with researching and resolving issues that arise and recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet business requirements.