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Learning and Development Specialist

Greater Toronto Area, ON
CA$85,000 - CA$110,000/annual
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages ($85K-110K)
Health and dental coverage for employee and dependents
Employer RRSP contributions

About the role

PACT(Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a general partnership ofKenaidan,Obayashi,Albericiand**Amico,**supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program within Pearson LIFT (Long-Term Investment in Facilities and Terminals)—Toronto Pearson’s multi-year infrastructure development plan.

Project Overview: Accelerator addresses urgent passenger growth needs while preparing Canada’s largest airport for the future, including:

  • Modernization of Terminals 1 and 3

  • Upgrades to airfield and civil infrastructure

  • Greenhouse gas reduction initiatives

  • Enhanced passenger experience and mobility

Who we are: Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team. We offer exceptional opportunities includingcareer developmentand training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and growth from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employeeswork-life balancewith acompetitive compensationpackage including:

  • Top wages
  • Salary range between $85K-110K, depending on experience
  • Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
  • Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
  • Employee Share Ownership
  • Vacation and Sick/FR days

Kenaidanis seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support PACT’s people, project, and performance objectives. In this role, you will design, deliver, and manage learning programs that build capability across the organization and directly support program delivery.

Working closely with program leadership, technical teams, and HR, you will act as a strategic partner, facilitator, and coach—ensuring our people have the skills, tools, and development pathways needed to succeed in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Design, develop, and implement PACT-wide learning strategies, capability frameworks, and development roadmaps across all business functions

  • Partner with Program Leadership, Directors, HSE, Technical, Commercial, and Construction teams to identify learning needs and address performance gaps

  • Facilitate and/or coordinate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and coaching programs aligned with PACT’s values and behaviours

  • Lead structured onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, ensuring alignment with governance, safety, and PACT culture

  • Support PMO and HR initiatives related to talent mapping, performance frameworks, and internal mobility pathways

  • Measure and evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, data, and continuous improvement practices

  • Manage the L&D calendar, training records, participation tracking, and competency reporting

  • Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams to strengthen collaboration, communication, and team performance

  • Support culture-building initiatives, employee engagement activities, and cross-partner collaboration

  • Manage relationships with external training vendors, learning partners, and certification bodies as required

  • Champion a continuous learning culture and support change management initiatives related to new systems, processes, or organizational change

Education and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related business partnering role
  • Experience designing and delivering learning programs within the construction or infrastructure industry
  • Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven experience developing competency frameworks, onboarding programs, and people management development initiatives
  • Solid understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and change management
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse teams and joint-venture partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with e-learning and blended learning tools (experience with Synthesia is considered an asset)
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Collaborative, people-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Working Conditions:

  • Office based position.
  • All employees must successfully complete aRAICandCriminal Background Check.

Think you're the right fit? Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms: LinkedIn, Instagram.

Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. to provide resumes to this or any other job posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Kenaidan Contracting Ltd

Construction

A recognized leader in the industry, Kenaidan provides general contracting, design build, construction management and preconstruction services to all sectors of the business world. Founded in 1974 by Ken Smith (Left) and Aidan Flatley (Right) while attending university, work in the early days consisted of snow plowing, interior demolition, fencing and deck building. After graduating, Ken and Aidan decided to keep the company going despite having job offers to work in their fields of study. Growing from two employees to hundreds of employees, and our signature continues to be placed on a myriad of projects of different size and complexity.

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