Learning & Development Specialist

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the Permanent full-time position of Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist in the Talent Development division of Human Resources.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.  Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Manager of Talent Development, the L&D Specialist is responsible for the talent development needs of the organization.  The L&D Specialist will design, develop, and facilitate developmental courses and enhance or create strategic programming e.g., Aspiring leaders, Career planning, Mentoring and Succession enablement.

The L&D Specialist provides and maintains the infrastructure and support mechanisms necessary to build, grow and sustain a learning culture. They are responsible for ensuring that HRM’s training and development opportunities are delivered efficiently, cost effective and tailored to staff development needs.

The ideal candidate exhibits business acumen, and the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and team members.