L&D Designer/Developer IV in Toronto

We are seeking an experienced Learning Solutions Architect to design, develop, and execute innovative learning solutions aligned with business objectives and organizational strategy. This role will lead the development of long-term learning strategies, programs, and roadmaps while ensuring an effective, measurable, and engaging learning experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing and implementing corporate learning programs, applying adult learning principles, conducting learning needs assessments, and recommending effective blended learning solutions. This individual will also manage stakeholder relationships, collaborate with external learning vendors, and oversee multiple learning initiatives from planning through execution and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end learning programs and long-term learning strategies aligned with business needs.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and performance consulting to identify capability gaps and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
• Apply adult learning principles and blended learning methodologies to develop engaging, effective, and measurable learning experiences.
• Develop learning roadmaps, implementation plans, business cases, and program rollout strategies.
• Partner with business leaders, HR partners, subject matter experts, and Learning & Development teams to understand organizational priorities and learning requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on learning methodologies, delivery formats, technologies, and innovative learning solutions.
• Manage multiple learning projects, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with external learning vendors and partners to ensure effective delivery of learning services and solutions.
• Negotiate, influence, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to gain alignment and support for learning initiatives.
• Support onboarding, compliance training, and other business-critical learning programs.
• Establish appropriate measures to evaluate learning effectiveness, learner experience, and business outcomes.
• Monitor program progress, prepare reports, communicate updates, and manage risks, issues, and escalations.
• Identify opportunities to improve learning processes, increase efficiency, and optimize learning development and delivery.
• Stay current with emerging learning trends, technologies, and AI-enabled tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within a corporate Learning & Development function.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing end-to-end learning programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and blended learning methodologies.
• Experience in learning consultation, performance consulting, and learning needs analysis.
• Experience developing learning solutions, strategies, implementation plans, and roadmaps.
• Experience managing learning projects, timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating external learning partners.
• Knowledge of onboarding, compliance training, and corporate learning initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Teams, and intermediate Excel skills such as pivot tables, charts, and formulas.
• Familiarity with AI tools and Microsoft Copilot.
• Relevant post-secondary education, continuing education, or certifications in Learning & Development, Adult Education, or a related discipline.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience working in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational learning initiatives.
• Experience evaluating learning effectiveness and measuring program outcomes.
• Familiarity with learning technologies and innovative learning delivery methods.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on Learning & Development professional who understands what makes a corporate learning program effective. They can translate business needs into structured learning solutions, apply adult learning principles, measure program effectiveness, and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external partners to deliver high-quality learning initiatives.

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days onsite per week, 1 day Remote)