Director, Learning & Development – Hybrid in Montréal

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Your Mandate: As Director, Learning & Development, you will lead the national team responsible for the global learning and skills development strategy. Reporting to the People and Culture team, you will play a strategic role in transforming learning practices, supporting leadership development, and meeting regulatory obligations organization-wide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning & Development Strategy: Design and deploy an integrated training and professional development approach adapted to strategic and national operational challenges.
• Leadership Development & Transformation: Oversee leadership assessment programs, cross-functional skills, and internal mobility, leveraging evidence-based data to inform decisions.
• Organizational Alignment & Change Management: Align training initiatives with transformation projects, operational efficiency, and strategic workforce planning.
• Evolution of Delivery Methods & Growth Mindset: Support the team and the organization through new training delivery methods while fostering the continuous adoption of a growth mindset.
• Impact Measurement & Performance Indicators: Define key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of development programs and establish benchmarking analyses.
• Budget Management & Internal Expertise: Manage the L&D and leadership development budget while acting as an expert advisor to senior management on best practices and industry innovations.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Psychology. CPHR/HRPA designation or Master’s degree in Organizational Development (an asset).
• Experience: At least 10 years of progressive experience in Learning and Development within large, complex matrixed or unionized organizations.
• Professional Expertise: Strong expertise in organizational design, change management, and senior leadership team coaching.
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to interact with executive leadership, serve as a trusted advisor, and lead strategic transformations.
• Agility & Autonomy: Ability to thrive in an agile environment, manage competing priorities, and exercise excellent judgment when dealing with complex issues.
• Communication & Bilingualism: Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Assets & Logistics: Proficiency in Google Workspace tools and willingness to travel occasionally.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to align operational priorities with the overall organizational vision.
• Persuasive Communication & Empathy: Ability to positively influence, actively listen, and collaborate across all levels.
• Accountability and Decision-Making: Commitment to results and willingness to take full ownership of deployed initiatives.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes a mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.

If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.