Job Description

Position Summary...

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The Lead Specialist, Walmart Academy Facilitation delivers comprehensive learning content virtually and in-person, focusing on strategic, leadership, and complex training. This role supports facilitator development, maintains strong business relationships, and ensures alignment with corporate strategies.

What you'll do...

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The Lead Specialist, Walmart Academy Facilitation prepares and reviews training documentation, incorporating internal and external information and trends. Time is spent in the operational environment to understand business processes, obstacles, and the needs of end users. This role ensures effective session flow, generates participation, tailors presentations to participant needs, and uses relevant storytelling to engage and inspire.




Influence and feedback are key components, utilizing system-driven student tracking, feedback from leaders, and observed behaviors to assess and track progress. Data is used to confirm learner readiness and communicate program effectiveness to stakeholders. The role may also support the development of learning dashboards and share best practices.




This position confirms that learners meet performance criteria, collaborates on root cause issues, and plans continued development. It provides factually based feedback to coaches and escalates concerns as needed. It also creates and maintains strong relationships with business partners.




The Lead Specialist displays passion and energy while facilitating, using broadcast voice techniques and creative engagement methods. Staying current with trends in education and training, this role aligns content with corporate strategies and supports the onboarding and development of other facilitators. Proactive management of administrative requirements, system upkeep, and program maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

Past experience leading as a salaried manager within Store Operations, Supply Chain OR Professional Facilitation Expertise

In depth knowledge of and 5+ years of experience adult learning principles, interactive learning design and blended learning techniques (classroom, e-learning, action learning, communities of practice, self-paced)

Professional certification in known Leadership Programs (Situational Leadership, etc.)

Coaching designation is an asset

Strong diagnostic skills

Strong written, oral, and facilitation skills including knowledge of group dynamics

Self-starter and ability to take initiative to deliver results

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications, specifically Word and

PowerPoint

Strong relationship management and collaboration skills (internal and external)

Strong communication skills

Uses social learning technology to augment learning 'stickiness'

Minimum Education Required College Certificate of Diploma

Minimum Years of Experience Required 5 - 7 years

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Minimum Qualifications...

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Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age - 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

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Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location...

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada