You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose , Vision , and Mission , which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.
• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

The opportunity

We have an exciting full-time permanent opportunity for a Senior Manager, Learning and Development. Reporting to the Director, People & Culture Transformation, the Senior Manager, Learning & Development (L&D) will be the architect of March of Dimes Canada’s (MODC) learning future. This pivotal role is not only about managing training, it’s about building a learning organization that fuels innovation, inclusion, and growth.

As a senior leader within the People & Culture Transformation team, the Senior Manager will champion a learning culture that empowers employees and volunteers to achieve their career aspirations, strengthens MODC’s talent pipeline, and equips our workforce to deliver on our bold strategic ambitions in accessibility, disability inclusion, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Learning & Development is accountable to:

• Position MODC as a true learning organization by embedding continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and growth mindsets into the daily fabric of our culture.
• Drive future-ready capabilities by aligning learning strategies to enterprise transformation initiatives, including the rollout of our Human Capital Management System (Dayforce), culture and values activation, brand revitalization, and the evolution of our Lines of Business.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief People Officer and senior leaders, ensuring L&D is not reactive, but proactive in anticipating workforce needs and building resilience for tomorrow.
• Champion accessibility and inclusion by ensuring that all learning programs are designed through a disability-inclusive, human-centred lens, reinforcing MODC’s leadership in accessibility and equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Advisory: Partner with the Director, People & Culture Transformation and Chief People Officer to shape and deliver short- and long-term L&D strategies for employees, executives, and volunteers.
• Enterprise Learning Strategy: Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive L&D strategy that advances organizational transformation, strengthens leadership at all levels, and future-proofs MODC’s workforce.
• Learning Systems Leadership: Lead the strategic configuration and enterprise-wide adoption of Dayforce Learning, ensuring a modern, digital-first learner experience.
• Talent Development & Succession: Partner with the Chief People Officer to design pathways for career mobility, succession planning, and leadership development, building diverse bench strength aligned with our talent agenda.
• Change & Transformation Enablement: Act as a core partner to enterprise projects, embedding learning into change management strategies to accelerate adoption and sustain impact.
• Culture & Engagement: Own the implementation of initiatives that reinforce MODC’s Values and culture, building a performance-driven, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Measurement & Impact: Establish robust evaluation frameworks, metrics, and dashboards (Balanced Scorecard, learning analytics) to demonstrate the ROI of L&D investments and inform continuous improvement.
• Partnerships & Ecosystem: Cultivate external alliances with vendors, universities, and industry partners to bring innovative, high-quality learning solutions to MODC.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education & Professional Credentials: A degree or Certificate in Human Resources, or a Certified Training Practitioner (CTP) / Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) designation.
• Strategic L&D Leadership: 7–10 years of progressive experience in L&D and Talent Management, with proven success in leading teams and shaping organization-wide learning strategies.
• Transformation Mindset: Demonstrated ability to drive learning as a lever for organizational change in dynamic, fast-paced, and complex environments.
• Inclusive Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and accessible training practices, ensuring equity and inclusion are embedded in all initiatives.
• Technology & Innovation: Proficiency with modern learning management systems (Dayforce an asset), digital learning platforms, and collaborative technologies.
• Executive Influence: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire trust, influence at all levels, and present compellingly to executives and diverse audiences.
• Hands-On & Strategic: A leader who balances vision with execution, equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy and rolling up sleeves to deliver operational impact.

Important Details

Hybrid work arrangement with two days in our National Office at 99 Duncan Mill Way, Toronto, Ontario.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume by October 14, 2025.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities
• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers .

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

We value the health & safety of our employees

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.