Learning & Organizational Development Lead

Job summary

Shape the people development strategy and build programs for leadership, career growth, mentoring, succession readiness, and future-ready skills, including AI adoption. Oversee learning design and delivery, partner with HR and business leaders, evaluate outcomes, and manage learning resources, suppliers, budgets, and processes.

Job details

LEARNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FULL-TIME TORONTO, ON, DOWNTOWN HYBRID MODEL Are you ready to build and shape a learning and development function that will influence how an entire organization grows, develops, and prepares for the future? Are you looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional training and create meaningful development experiences that strengthen leadership, unlock talent, and drive business performance? Would you be excited to lead initiatives in leadership development, career progression, and AI capability while making a lasting impact on an organization's people and culture? The Company Our client is a well-established Toronto-based professional services organization with a strong reputation in its sector. The firm is committed to investing in its people, strengthening internal capabilities, and supporting long-term professional growth. Company Perks and Rewards Competitive salary ($110-140K) Bonus Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office, 4 days for the first 6 months Comprehensive benefits package Collaborative workplace with opportunities to make a meaningful impact The Job! As the Learning & Organizational Development Lead, you will shape the organization's people development strategy, ensuring employee growth initiatives support business priorities and long-term workforce needs. Your responsibilities will include Assess skill gaps across departments and create development plans that support employees at different stages of their careers. Build programs that strengthen management effectiveness, professional growth, mentoring, succession readiness, and emerging talent. Lead initiatives that help employees adapt to new technologies, incorporate AI into their work, and develop future-ready skills. Oversee the creation and delivery of learning experiences, working with internal specialists and external consultants to provide relevant, practical training. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to improve employee onboarding, career planning, performance development, and internal mobility. Introduce evaluation methods to assess learning outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and demonstrate the value of development initiatives. Oversee learning resources, supplier relationships, budgets, and delivery processes while developing a sustainable function that can grow with the organization. What you bring to the job You are someone who has a strong understanding of workplace technology adoption, AI-enabled ways of working, and initiatives that prepare employees for changing business demands. You also come with: At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in employee development, organizational effectiveness, talent management, or a related discipline. At least 1+ years managing 1+ employees directly. A track record of creating learning strategies and establishing development programs in organizations where the function or framework needed to be built or significantly improved. Strong capabilities in instructional design, workshop facilitation, program development, and relationship management. Experience guiding teams or cross-departmental initiatives, gaining leadership buy-in, and implementing change across an organization. A practical, results-oriented approach that combines long-term planning with direct involvement in program delivery and implementation. Background in a professional services or knowledge-driven environment; experience in legal, consulting, or accounting firms would be particularly valuable. Experience developing managers and future leaders, coordinating external specialists, and administering learning systems or platforms. Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Gregory Lienhart. Reference #14086. Expected Compensation: CAD $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 Existing Position Vacancy: Yes I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role! Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability. You can also find more jobs that may be suited to you on the Options Consulting Solutions Indeed and LinkedIn pages. Follow us on Facebook for job searching tips and other updates.

What you’ll do

Shape the people development strategy and build programs for leadership, career growth, mentoring, succession readiness, and future-ready skills, including AI adoption. Oversee learning design and delivery, partner with HR and business leaders, evaluate outcomes, and manage learning resources, suppliers, budgets, and processes.

Requirements

Requires at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in employee development, organizational effectiveness, talent management, or a related field, including at least one year of direct people management. Candidates should have experience building learning strategies and programs, developing managers, facilitating workshops, implementing organizational change, and working with learning systems; professional services experience is particularly valuable.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Workplace
• Meaningful Impact

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Learning Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Talent Management
• Instructional Design
• Workshop Facilitation
• Program Development
• Leadership Development
• Career Planning
• Succession Planning
• Mentoring
• AI Adoption
• Change Management
• Relationship Management
• Learning Evaluation
• Learning Systems Administration
• Budget Management

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Consulting

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