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Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Specialist, Learning Solutions, BDC Academy is responsible for the development, sales, and delivery management of leadership development programs. The role requires strong facilitation and program management skills in both in-person and virtual environments, addressing complex business challenges faced by entrepreneurs and aligned with BDC’s strategic priorities. The Specialist contributes to the design and integration of innovative, cross-functional delivery models, including education and cohort-based/group learning formats. These initiatives require a deep, holistic understanding of business challenges, market dynamics, advisory services operations, and the organization as a whole.

The role involves establishing and managing the Academy’s business development strategy in collaboration with multiple stakeholders (Business Development, Financing, Partnerships, etc.). The Specialist oversees promotional campaigns for Academy programs in a cross-functional manner. In partnership with the Business Development team, the Specialist is accountable for Academy program sales to ensure optimal cohort sizes that maximize client impact. The role also includes mentoring Academy colleagues on business development practices.

The Specialist acts as master of ceremonies for cohorts composed of CEOs from large and high growth companies and serves as BDC’s representative to these groups. The individual is responsible for fostering strong peer-to-peer dynamics that generate transformational impact for participants. They build trusted relationships with each CEO to ensure high satisfaction and to encourage participation in additional Academy programs. As part of this role, the Specialist travels to Ontario—primarily to the Kingbridge Center—to deliver programs in person. Cohort schedules are established in advance, allowing for effective travel planning.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Manage programs and CEO cohorts from the large and high growth segment (e.g., clients from the Growth Driver Program), acting as BDC’s representative and “maestro” to ensure exceptional client satisfaction and cross selling of other Academy, Advisory Services, and Financing offerings
• Develop and manage the Academy’s business development strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders (Business Development, Financing, Partnerships, etc.)
• Design and implement innovative, cross-functional delivery models, including education and cohort-based/group learning formats, in partnership with internal (Advisory Services, Financing, CCTE, Partnerships, etc.) and external partners
• Contribute to Advisory Services strategy through the design and optimization of educational programs and cohort-based solution delivery
• Manage the Academy’s program portfolio to ensure continuous alignment with the needs of served segments and BDC’s strategic priorities, while supporting rapid growth and client satisfaction
• Ensure all programs are well designed (architecture, curricula and client journeys), including content integration across all solutions (Advisory Services, Financing, etc.) to increase organizational synergy and alignment
• Monitor and report on program performance using key performance indicators
• Oversee promotional campaigns for Academy programs in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Provide ongoing training and coaching to Academy team on client relationship management and business development
• Stay current on emerging trends in leadership and management skill development for entrepreneurs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bilingual (spoken and written French and English)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• 8–10 years of experience in a consulting firm, entrepreneur education, and/or business development
• Availability to travel to Ontario multiple times per year to deliver cohort sessions, primarily between September and June, including some Saturdays.
• Strong business development skills
• Exceptional ability to build strong relationships with entrepreneurs and stakeholders
• Deep understanding of how entrepreneurs learn
• Strategic mindset combined with strong attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of consulting firm operations and financial institutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop, conceptualize, and present new ideas and approaches
• Strong client and result-oriented approach
• Flexible and collaborative working style
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships across all organizational levels
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity
• Excellent time and priority management

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at

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While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.