Position Title:
Director, Learning & Development (People and Culture) (Hybrid/Telework)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)
Unposting Date:
2026-11-04 11:59 PM
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
Your Mandate:
As Director, Learning & Development, you will lead the national team responsible for the global learning and skills development strategy. Reporting to the People and Culture team, you will play a strategic role in transforming learning practices, supporting leadership development, and meeting regulatory obligations organization-wide.
Working directly with the Executive Director (Learning, Leadership Development and Belonging), HR Business Partners, and operational leaders, you will shape a continuous learning culture focused on the future and aligned with corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learning & Development Strategy: Design and deploy an integrated training and professional development approach adapted to strategic and national operational challenges.
- Leadership Development & Transformation: Oversee leadership assessment programs, cross-functional skills, and internal mobility, leveraging evidence-based data to inform decisions.
- Organizational Alignment & Change Management: Align training initiatives with transformation projects, operational efficiency, and strategic workforce planning.
- Evolution of Delivery Methods & Growth Mindset: Support the team and the organization through new training delivery methods while fostering the continuous adoption of a growth mindset.
- Impact Measurement & Performance Indicators: Define key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of development programs and establish benchmarking analyses.
- Budget Management & Internal Expertise: Manage the L&D and leadership development budget while acting as an expert advisor to senior management on best practices and industry innovations.
Qualifications Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Psychology. CPHR/HRPA designation or Master’s degree in Organizational Development (an asset).
- Experience: At least 10 years of progressive experience in Learning and Development within large, complex matrixed or unionized organizations.
- Professional Expertise: Strong expertise in organizational design, change management, and senior leadership team coaching.
- Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to interact with executive leadership, serve as a trusted advisor, and lead strategic transformations.
- Agility & Autonomy: Ability to thrive in an agile environment, manage competing priorities, and exercise excellent judgment when dealing with complex issues.
- Communication & Bilingualism: Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
- Assets & Logistics: Proficiency in Google Workspace tools and willingness to travel occasionally.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to align operational priorities with the overall organizational vision.
- Persuasive Communication & Empathy: Ability to positively influence, actively listen, and collaborate across all levels.
- Accountability and Decision-Making: Commitment to results and willingness to take full ownership of deployed initiatives.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
Primary Location:
1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
