Learning and Development Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the Learning and Development Specialist will focus primarily on Learning Management System implementation and management, employee engagement, talent management, and general Human Resources activities as they align to the enhancement of our culture and people at Sofina.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of Sofina’s new Alchemy Learning Management System.
Design, develop and implement role specific training.
Play a key role in the execution of projects related to the development of people and culture, targeting employee training, experience, and engagement.
Provide analysis and trends as it relates to employee data specifically on training completion, recruitment, turnover, and engagement.
Assist HR Generalist in the performing of exit interviews.
Support evolution and execution of employee Onboarding and Orientation.
Partner with Field HR team on engagement initiatives.
Produce data reports on turnover, demographics, learning and development activities.
Utilize employee survey portal, educate managers on its use and available tools to drive effectiveness.
Support and attend job fairs with universities and colleges to promote the company.
Provide support to Operations human resources team regarding talent acquisition systems, processes and vendors.
Collaborating with other Human Resources members on special projects.
Partnering with the business to manage Talent Management Cycle activities.
Collaborate with team on completion and debriefing of behavioural assessments.
Coordinate and support culture initiatives as required including Sofina Leadership Summit, People Day activities, etc.
Familiarity with Synthesia, Meta Compliance and other AI development tools is an asset.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related discipline preferred.
3 – 5 years of corporate HR and related Training and Development experience.
Previous experience in T&D material design and delivery using multiple applications.
Strong working knowledge of LMS systems and ground up implementation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with employees and external contacts at all levels, demonstrating strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Prior working knowledge of HCM/HRIS - experience with Ceridian Dayforce is preferred.
Articulate Storyline/360 and AI tools a plus.
Must possess experience with office automation tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database software.
Ability to travel within the GTA and Nationally.
Familiarity of 360 tools and methodologies.
Bi-lingual in French an asset.
Job Posting Range:
Hiring Range: CAD $56,523 - $75,458
Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 7% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.
Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.
This position is currently an active vacancy.