AddressAt GMS Health and Travel Insurance, we've been helping Canadians feel protected and live well for more than 70 years. We care about our customers, our community and each other, giving back with our time and talents, not to mention our support for vital health programs in cardiac care and trauma services. We've also been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for ten years!
Think you'd like to be part of a team that truly takes care of our customers, our communities, and each other? All in all, we're a pretty awesome bunch to work with!
Here's the role
GMS is undergoing an exciting transformation that requires the support of a talented training expert who understand the learning needs of the organization to develop innovative learning solutions.
As the Learning and Development Specialist you will design, develop, and implement instructional activities. This role will develop innovative learning solutions to ensure we have effective job training and digital learning resources in place.
You will collaborate with stakeholders to implement training resources and deliver formal training in at timely and effective manner. This role may also be responsible for supporting and developing training initiatives across the organization as required.
Do you:
- Thrive in a creative environment where you can collaborate with stakeholders in new and exciting ways?
- Take pride in your ability to communicate and showcase your ideas and deliverables?
- Look forward to making a difference in a team-oriented setting?
If you answered yes to any of the above, this could be your dream opportunity!
Key Accountabilities:
•Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to develop high quality Learning and Development experiences that meet the needs of our organization.
•Conduct formal assessments, define learning objectives, and design training using instructional design and adult learning principles.
•Leverage various learning design methodologies to develop and maintain effective and sustainable training programs (includes online, in classroom, virtual/instructor led training and blended learning techniques) to meet the needs of the business.
•Advance or discover, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, the potential use of AI tools and strategies to improve outcomes and better prepare staff for long term success.
•Coordinate, administer, and evaluate training programs to identify improvement opportunities related to the training program design.
•May also be required to facilitate training.
Set yourself apart
Here's the nuts and bolts of what we're looking for. Use these as a guide for how you can truly differentiate yourself from the competition.
•Communication: Can you communicate complex items in an easily understood manner to a diverse range of audiences?
•Critical Thinking: Can you think big picture and connect the dots between the business interdependencies?
•Creativity and Innovation: Do you develop fresh ideas to solve problems and discover opportunities?
•Planning & Organizing: Do you have a strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines by organizing and prioritizing your own work?
Your must haves
•Diploma in adult education, instructional design, or related program
•Minimum 2 - 4 years training and Development experience with at least 2 years' experience developing online and in-person training
•Computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
•Understanding and working knowledge of learning management systems, educational technologies and implementation strategies
Are we a fit?
If you think so, please apply by February 8, 2024. We'd love to reach out to everyone who applies, but we just don't have enough hands! If you're selected for an interview, we'll be in touch. If not, please consider us again in the future.
