Senior Learning Specialist

Summary

Join Jobber's People department as a Sr. Learning Specialist and make a significant impact on employee performance and development by fostering a culture of learning. You will design and implement innovative learning programs using modern methodologies, pilot and scale new learning technologies, and establish metrics to measure learning efficacy. This role involves conducting organizational needs assessments, partnering with business leaders to create development interventions, and championing a continuous learning culture. You will also support succession planning, leverage data and technology to inform personalized learning journeys, and stay ahead of innovation trends. The ideal candidate is a futurist, change agent, collaborative partner, agile operator, and insight-driven individual with proven experience in talent development and a strong understanding of adult learning principles.

Requirements

• A Futurist & Learning Designer: You blend instructional design with trend forecasting to create innovative, human-centred development solutions
• A Change Agent: You’re energized by change and skilled at influencing mindsets and behaviors across all levels of an organization
• A Collaborative Partner: You thrive in matrixed environments and are trusted by stakeholders as a consultative, strategic partner
• An Agile Operator: You bring a startup mindset—test quickly, learn fast, and adapt to feedback
• Insight-Driven: You use data and storytelling to advocate for bold ideas and continuous improvement
• Proven experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Proven experience designing and scaling innovative development programs in high-growth or fast-changing organizations
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, learning technologies, and workforce of the future trends
• Experience with leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential programs

Responsibilities

• Drive Learning Innovation
• Design and implement next-gen learning programs using modern methodologies (e.g., cohort-based learning, e-learning, microlearning, AI-enabled platforms)
• Pilot and scale new learning technologies and modalities that personalize development experiences
• Establish metrics to measure learning efficacy, adoption, and ROI; iterate programs based on insights
• Strategic Capability Building
• Conduct deep organizational needs assessments to surface future skill gaps tied to business strategy
• Partner with business leaders to co-create targeted development interventions that future-proof critical teams
• Leverage market intelligence and workforce trends to address capability shifts proactively
• Foster a Culture of Growth
• Champion a continuous learning culture rooted in experimentation, agility, and innovation
• Build internal communities of practice, peer learning forums, and mentorship networks
• Equip managers and leaders to become coaches and learning accelerators for their teams
• Design and facilitate engaging workshops, learning sessions, and leadership offsites that spark dialogue, reflection, and behavior change
• Leadership & High-Potential Development
• Support succession planning efforts by identifying, assessing, and accelerating top talent
• Embrace Data & Technology
• Use learning analytics and talent data to inform personalized journeys and strategic decisions
• Explore AI, automation, and digital tools that amplify learning reach and impact
• Stay ahead of innovation trends and proactively introduce ideas to evolve our Talent Development strategy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing AI/ML tools or designing for digital-first learning ecosystems

Benefits

• A total compensation package that includes an extended health benefits package with fully paid premiums for both body and mind, retirement savings plan matching, and stock options
• A dedicated Talent Development team and access to coaching, learning, and leadership programs to help you grow your career, reach your goals, and unlock your full potential
• Support for all your breaks: from vacation to rest and recharge, your birthday off to celebrate, health days to support your physical and mental health, and parental leave top-ups to support your growing family