Learning and Development Partner (12-Month Contract)
Job Description
Eckler is one of Canada’s leading independent actuarial and consulting firms, providing innovative solutions in pensions, benefits, and investment consulting. Our People & Culture team plays an important role in supporting employee development, organizational effectiveness, and successful change across the firm.
This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.
About the Role
This role supports training design and facilitation, systems implementation, onboarding, and broader People & Culture priorities across the organization. The position partners with Finance, People & Culture, and other lines of business to design and facilitate practical, effective training that builds employee capability, supports organizational priorities, and enables successful adoption of new systems and processes.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience in adult learning, facilitation, and program development, along with the ability to create engaging learning experiences. Experience in digital learning design and micro-learning is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Finance, People & Culture, and other lines of business to identify learning needs and development priorities
- Design and facilitate training programs, including onboarding, technical, systems, and professional skills training, to support business and implementation priorities
- Support training and change readiness activities related to Workday or other HR systems and process implementations
- Develop structured and scalable learning approaches to support employee development
- Create clear, accessible learning materials (presentations, guides, and job aids)
- Facilitate training sessions (virtual and in person) in both English and French
- Apply adult learning principles to ensure effective learning outcomes, adoption and knowledge transfer
- Translate business needs into practical learning and development solutions
- Provide flexible support across broader People & Culture priorities and offer backup to other functions, including recruiting, onboarding, and employee programs, as needed
Digital Learning (Preferred):
- Develop short-form and micro-learning content
- Support the use of learning technologies and platforms (e.g., LMS)
- Contribute to scalable, accessible learning resources
Qualifications & Experience
- 3–7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, organizational development, or corporate training
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training for adult learners (required)
- Proven facilitation experience with diverse audiences
- Experience supporting broader People & Culture initiatives and working flexibly across multiple priorities and functions
Preferred:
- Experience in digital learning design, including micro-learning or video-based content
- Familiarity with learning technologies or Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Experience supporting training, adoption, or change readiness for Workday or other HR systems implementations is strongly preferred
Language Requirement
Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is required.
You will be expected to:
- Facilitate training in both languages
- Develop learning materials in English and French
- Ensure content is Quebec-appropriate and culturally relevant
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding and application of adult learning principles
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills in both English and French
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across a range of People & Culture priorities
Job Conditions
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Open to candidates located within Toronto and Quebec
What we offer
- Collaborative and engaging atmosphere
- Variety in work and ability to evolve and grow your career
- Working with colleagues across Canada and across multiple practice areas
- Opportunities to help build and evolve our practice
- Competitive compensation in terms of salary, bonus and paid vacation time (commensurate with experience)
- An entrepreneurial, collegial work environment
Who we are:
Eckler is Canada’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm. Our purpose is to care and to do right by people so that together we can achieve a brighter, more secure future. Based in Canada and the Caribbean, we’re a team of committed and highly skilled professionals consulting in the areas of pension, retirement, financial wellness, investment, group benefits, insurance, change management and communication and technology. Owned and operated by its active Principals, the company has earned a reputation for service continuity and high professional standards. Eckler is a founding member of Abelica Global – an international alliance of independent actuarial and consulting firms operating in over 20 countries.
At Eckler, we value diversity of all types. Our organization is made up of smart, collaborative, and thoughtful people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and encourage all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used during the recruitment process to screen or assess applications. All evaluations involving AI are reviewed by in-house recruiters prior to making any final decisions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the shortlist will be contacted.