Senior Manager, Learning & Talent Development

Recrute Action • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$45 - CA$60 • Hybrid

About The Position

Support innovative learning and talent development initiatives within a global insurance environment. This hybrid Toronto-based opportunity offers exposure to learning technologies, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to impactful enterprise learning programs in a dynamic and evolving organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Adult Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in learning and education environments, preferably within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Proven experience developing and implementing learning initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Experience designing professional skills learning paths and courses.
• Strong background in learning technologies, including LMS and learner experience platforms.
• Experience with leadership development and AI-driven learning solutions.
• Proficiency with data analytics and measurement tools used to assess program effectiveness.
• Experience supporting continuous learning models, learning culture initiatives, and engagement strategies.
• Strong instructional design capabilities, including online and facilitator-led learning design.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and coordinating project plans.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
• High attention to detail and strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Consultative approach with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in Learning and Development, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Organizational Psychology, or related fields are considered an asset.
• Experience with continuous improvement and change management initiatives is considered an asset.
• Exposure to industry forums, leadership committees, or advisory groups is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage professional skills curricula and learning paths aligned with business objectives.
• Design, enhance, and implement learning courses and programs.
• Support the planning and execution of learning technology initiatives and roadmaps.
• Maintain service level agreements and reporting standards for learning programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess learning needs and support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate on learning engagement and marketing initiatives to promote a continuous learning culture.
• Work closely with project managers to support milestones, planning activities, and program delivery.
• Analyze learning data and execute data-driven insights to measure program effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports related to learning initiatives and performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the learning ecosystem.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of learning strategies.
• Drive innovative learning solutions using learning technologies and methodologies.
• Manage priorities and support project-based learning initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop relationships with external learning partners and contribute to industry working groups or committees when required.

Benefits

• Salaried: $45-50 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $55-60 per hour.
• 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Flexibility for occasional early morning or after-hours calls with global teams.
• Hybrid work model based in Toronto, Ontario.
• On-site presence required on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What This Job Offers

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