The Learning and Development Specialist provides effective and timely training expertise, solutions and services to its stakeholders, linking Halifax Water’s strategic and business plan goals with building and growing a learning culture. This role includes collaborating with stakeholders to design, develop and implement timely and accessible training/learning solutions to meet compliance and education requirements. The role also involves a change management approach to managing instructional design activities for projects to ensure employees are supported to meet their current and future job role learning needs.
- Advise leaders and teams on learning strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
- Conduct detailed data-driven training needs analyses using AI and analytics tools across business units in collaboration with subject matter experts and project teams to identify and develop effective learning solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain learning solutions assets including training materials, manuals, job aids, presentations, microlearning and eLearning content using instructional design best practices and industry leading tools.
- Facilitates and delivers instructor-led training sessions and/or workshops as required.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and analytics; recommend and implement improvements.
- Provide guidance and coaching to other team members involved in training solutions development and delivery.
- Partner with internal and external experts, vendors, and operational teams to deliver high-impact learning.
- Track and report on learning metrics, compliance, and business impact.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
- Reports to: Manager, People & Culture
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Relevant university degree (e.g. bachelor of adult education, education, instructional design). Other equivalent combinations of formal education and related experience may be considered.
- Education in teaching, coaching, adult education, or instructional design is an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience designing, developing, and teaching specific technical, application, and training courses to diverse audiences, with a focus on technical compliance and training programs.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- One of the following or equivalent:
- Adult Learning Certificate
- Certified Professional Training/Learning Professional
- Valid NS Drivers’ License and access to reliable transportation on an ongoing basis.
- Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
- First Aid
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)
- Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements.
- Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles, assessment principles and L&D approaches.
- Ability to track and manage training information, producing metrics reports and forecasting compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and assessment strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge of HRIS/HCM systems and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
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- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong motivational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to develop engaging training materials and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment to accomplish organizational goals.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a commitment to fostering a culture of security awareness.
- Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, eLearning Authoring and Learning Management System tools (Articulate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
- Ability to negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders, teams, vendors, and third-party service providers.
The salary band for this non-union position is Band 7 ($76,440 to $95,550 annually).
Completed cover letters and application forms [PDF] or resumes, stating Competition #HW25-177 must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 14, 2025. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
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902-490-6934
Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Conditional Items Required for Employment:
- Satisfactory background check
- Satisfactory pre-employment testing
Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.
Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.