Learning & Talent Development Specialist

Learning & Talent Development Specialist
HR Services & Internal Communications – HR & Corporate Services  
Full-Time Permanent

About us:

The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With 100,000 members and $36 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans. It is also one of the country’s oldest, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s. Learn more about OPB.

About the role:

Join a passionate and high-performing HR team that thrives on collaboration and is deeply committed to advancing our culture, values, and organizational purpose. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Learning & Development, the Learning & Talent Development Specialist will play a key role in the design, implementation and evolution of learning and professional development programs that contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance. This role will help translate strategic and business objectives into impactful programs that strengthen organizational capability and leadership capacity to promote the development of a future-ready workforce.  This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic talent development professional with a strong interest in building integrated learning and talent solutions that drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, implementation and enhancement of enterprise-wide learning and talent development initiatives, including learning, onboarding, leadership development, and employee experience programs.
• Partner with HR teams and organizational leaders to design and deliver strategic learning solutions that support business goals, change initiatives, employee success and engagement.
• Conduct needs analysis to identify capability gaps and inform the development of learning strategies.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to develop and deliver learning programs, including developing stakeholder engagement plans to ensure alignment and adoption of learning initiatives.
• Create high-quality, engaging learning materials tailored to adult learners, including facilitating engaging workshops, education sessions, and training programs.
• Design and administer surveys, feedback mechanisms, and evaluation tools to measure learning effectiveness, leveraging data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external learning vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery, including coordinating the development and ongoing enhancement of content within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Remain informed on best practices and emerging trends, conduct research to recommend innovative learning approaches, tools, and technologies to improve effectiveness and cost efficiency of solutions.

Key Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in human resources, organizational development or a related field.
• A professional designation such as certificate in adult learning, training and development, or instructional design (i.e. CTDP) is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience supporting organizational development, talent management, succession planning, performance management in an organization.  
• Knowledge of defined benefit pension plans is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.  
• Strong communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills to deliver engaging workshops.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders and identify solutions that meet their business needs.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic and critical thinking to assess needs, measure outcomes and continuously improve programs.
• High degree of organization, attention to detail and resourcefulness to effectively prioritize and execute a range of deliverables within prescribed timelines.
• Ability to translate organizational objectives into practical programs and solutions that align with OPBs values and strategic goals.  

Compensation:

• The target hiring salary for this position is $115,000. A candidate’s placement in the range is based on skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements​. This position is eligible to participate in OPB’s Annual Incentive Program, subject to its terms and conditions.

Additional Information:

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• The competition will remain open until a successful candidate is selected or until the competition is closed.
• No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
• The identified final candidate will be required to complete a background screening.
• OPB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise OPB if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs. OPB is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

This competition is open to all employees of OPB.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.

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We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Pension Board is an equal opportunity employer.