Job Description

:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto\'s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.Our Maintenance Delivery Team is looking for an innovative and dynamic Senior Training Design and Development Specialist to contribute to the development of the overall learning by creating competency profiles and gathering insight through the Learning Needs Assessment process. The Specialist will leverage sound Instructional Design methodologies and apply Adult Learning theories to develop learning strategies to support complex work and business processes. They are responsible for facilitating continuous improvement through the design and development of effective and efficient performance enablement programs to meet the strategic goals of Maintenance Delivery.What will I be doing?

• Work closely with subject matter experts to understand technical processes, industry-specific knowledge, or compliance requirements, and translate them into clear learning objectives and outcomes for training programs.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, to identify training needs and develop solutions.
• Oversee multiple training projects simultaneously, from needs assessment to evaluation, ensuring they are completed on time.
• Work with instructional design software, e-learning authoring tools, multimedia editing tools, and learning management systems to create engaging and interactive training content.
• Analyze training effectiveness through metrics and evaluation methods, and to use data-driven insights to continuously improve training programs.
• Effectively convey complex information and concepts in training materials, presentations, and interactions with stakeholders.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of an undergraduate degree (Organizational Behaviour, Adult Education, Human Resources, General Humanities, Interactive Arts & Science)- or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in instructional design, training development, and adult learning principles or a similar role.
• Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP), Canadian Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) an asset.
• Expertise in applying adult instructional/learning theories and principles, training methodologies and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience designing and delivering signals and communications with an understanding of railway principles and rules is considered an asset.
• Expert in developing learning strategies and plans for a large organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Expert in designing, developing and delivering training programs in highly technical and specialized fields.
• Expert in written communication skills to design and write creative, high-impact content for learning programs.
• Expert in verbal communication skills to collaborate with a variety of staff across Metrolinx and to deliver dynamic and engaging training programs to Metrolinx stakeholders.
• Background in signals and communications training is considered an asset.
• Experience in the rail environment is an asset.
• CROR qualified is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex information and concepts in training materials, presentations, and interactions with stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Training delivery might take place outside of the regular working hours and on weekends (to support the operations needs).
• Travels to offsite locations may be required.

Don\'t Meet Every Requirement?If you\'re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn\'t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1

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