• Job Description

  Req#: 54582

  Shape the City of Edmonton's future by leading a high-impact team in learning and leadership development!

  Reporting to the Director of Employee Experience, Talent and Organizational Development, the Manager of Learning and Leadership Development is responsible for leading the corporate learning function at the City of Edmonton, including the strategic design, development, and implementation of all corporate learning and leadership initiatives across the City of Edmonton.

  This role is key for embedding a continuous learning culture, ensuring that all learning initiatives, strategies, approaches, policies and consulting advice are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. The incumbent will lead a team of 12, that includes learning consultants, and administrative staff, to deliver high-impact learning solutions that support a diverse workforce.

  What will you do?

  • Lead the team in the development and implementation of the City's Learning Strategy, ensuring all learning programs are designed using the 70-20-10 model to build capability and support organizational goals
  • Translate business needs and strategic objectives into targeted learning and leadership development programs.
  • Govern the existing Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring its configuration and business processes effectively serve all business areas, from corporate learning to specialized training teams
  • Coach, mentor, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
  • Identify opportunities for individual and collective skill-building to ensure the team is motivated and equipped to deliver high-quality learning solutions, keeping current with industry practice
  • Provide direction and operational oversight at the team level to ensure the delivery of learning programs are aligned with and serving the goals of the broader section
  • Oversee the design process for all learning programs, ensuring content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with adult learning principles
  • Ensure inclusivity by applying a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) process to all program design, ensuring content and delivery methods are accessible and relevant to a diverse workforce
  • Leverage a variety of delivery methods, including in-person workshops, virtual sessions, e-learning modules, and blended learning approaches, to meet the needs of a diverse and dispersed workforce
  • Manage the delivery of custom learning services, including intact team sessions, specialized workshops, and custom content development
  • Report on program outcomes and present insights to senior leadership to inform future learning strategies

  • Knowledge, training and/or education related to Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development or a related field
  • Experience leading a team in corporate learning and leadership development
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

  Assets:

  • A Master’s Degree in a related field
  • Accreditation or coursework/training in education, adult education, leadership development, human resources, organization development and/or a related field
  • Additional training in public administration, project management and/or change management

  Skills required for success:

  • Proven ability to lead a develop a diverse team of professionals
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a respectful and inclusive manner
  • Foster an environment that leads to strategies that are efficient, effective, and innovative
  • Proven ability to influence initiatives without positional authority with a co-creative and collaborative approach
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain trusting, positive relationships with diverse partners across the organization
  • Exceptional consultation, communication, and presentation skills to effectively influence and engage diverse business partners, including senior leadership
  • Understanding of complex municipal subject matter
  • Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness.
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

  Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

  • 1 permanent, full-time position
  • Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
  • Salary: $123,938.39 - $154,920.88 (Annually)

  The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .
  Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

  Recruitment Consultant: JM/SB

  Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

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• About the company

  Edmonton (/ˈɛdməntən/) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta.

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