Manager, Learning & Development
 
A vibrant high tech company, we offer an enviable workplace with a track record of growth and recognition. We’re big on service and team spirit without taking ourselves too seriously.
 
By conquering new markets and creating diverse career opportunities, we offer you a place to grow. Plus, our commitment to training and development will keep your skills sharp. As well, we know you have a life outside work. That’s why we offer benefits that take good care of you and your family, and support you to actively participate in your community. It all adds up to a good life.
 
What’s more, StarTech.com is a “50 Best Managed Company” in Canada, one of Canada’s “50 Best Small & Medium Employers”, one of the top 500 fastest growing Canadian companies on Profit 500 list and has been an honoree on the INC 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States for seven consecutive years.
 
Position Summary
 
The Manager, Learning & Development  will  play a critical role in designing and delivering learning programs and solutions for the company.  The initial focus will be on Leadership Development.
 
In support of a continuous learning culture, you will develop learning solutions for multiple delivery methods including instructor-led, web-based, virtual classroom and blended instruction.
 
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about enhancing people’s skills and competencies. 
 
Position Qualifications 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication, Organizational Design, Psychology, or other equivalent curriculum that focuses on learning
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and design methodologies
• Minimum of three years of experience in design and development of instructional material in a corporate setting
• Minimum of three years of experience in the design and development of web-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex learning solutions
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing curriculum development programs
• Strong consulting capability with strong interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong level of professionalism, presence and credibility; able to effectively challenge and influence peers and customers
• Familiar with current learning and performance improvement industry standards, approaches, and innovations. Connected with professional organizations and maintains accessibility to industry resources

 Key Accountabilities 

• Design and implement a formal onboarding program in partnership with HR and business partners
• Design and implement a leadership development program in partnership with HR and business partners
• Assist in building and implementing a formal coaching program/process for the development of leaders and employees across the organization
• Responsible for training needs assessments/analysis to determine training needs of the organization and formulate action plans.
• Analyze employee/leader/executive training needs to determine requirements for new program development
• Responsible for monitoring individual contributor and leadership training programs, assessing results through evaluations. Implementing enhancements as needed. Conduct ongoing evaluations to ensure effectiveness of programs and recommend modifications as necessary.
• Manage the career planning process.  This includes assessments, tools, and training materials for managers and employees.   
• Responsible for a Learning Management System (LMS),
• Responsible for the development and potential enhancements to leadership and individual contributor competencies which provide the foundation for training, performance enhancement, succession planning, and staffing  

Required Organizational Competencies 

• Character/Integrity – Earns trusts and maintains confidences.  Does what is morally and ethically right. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Consistent Contribution – Generates superior results. Able to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Flexibility/Adaptability – Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.  Copes effectively with complexity and change.
• Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work; has a can-do attitude.
• Collaborative – Reaches out to peers and others to build co-operative working relationships.
• Curiosity/Learning – Asks questions, listens and learns quickly, asks more questions, continues to listen, learn and develop.

 
More about the company….
 
StarTech.com Ltd. is a global manufacturer of hard-to-find parts and accessories that connect and enhance business technology.  We make it easy for IT professionals around the globe to find and get the part they need to enable their business solutions. 
 
We innovate, design and make a wide range of unique, specialized or hard-to-find parts and accessories that connect and enhance business technology.  Our friendly, professional and responsive employees, proprietary web resources and channel partners ensure that the right product is delivered to the IT professional.
 
Founded in 1985, we are a privately owned company headquartered in Canada with operations in the USA, UK, France, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Mexico and Germany. We will continue to expand our global footprint in the coming years.
 
Our core business hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
 
Join our successful, growing and dynamic entrepreneurial company. Submit your resume in confidence by applying on-line directly to www.startech.com/careers
 
We appreciate all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.