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Learning & Development Specialist (Contract Hire) Canada-Ontario

Learning & Development Specialist: 1 year Contract Hire

Currently Barrick is recruiting Learning & Development Specialist for its corporate office in Toronto on a 1 Year contract hire.
The L&D specialist will support the coordination and management of global L&D programs specifically the Learning Management System and the Barrick Professional Development Program – Compass. The L&D Specialist will provide L&D Support to the Regional Business Units in North America, South America, Australia Pacific, Africa and the Corporate Office.
Responsibilities:
Learning Management System (LMS)

Support the Global rollout of the Learning Management System including:

  • Assist with data validation and uploading of data into the LMS
  • Play a key role during each implementation (roll out) at each location.
  • Training of regional, site administrators and end users on the LMS
  • Assisting with communication of the LMS
  • Provide system support as queries come in and post implementation support.
  • Assisting with E-Learning content and inquiries
  • System Administration and functionally support
Barrick Compass Program
  • Coordinate & support the Barrick Compass Development Program
  • Development, Design, Support of program material
  • Reporting of CDP programs
  • Analysis of program statistics & trends
  • Monitoring of high potential early career professionals
Other
  • Regular communication and coordination with any project managers assigned to Barrick L&D projects (such as program designers for Compass material or Barrick OnBoarding material)
  • Become certified to analyse and produce reports for Barrick preferred psychometric assessment tools
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate customised Barrick workshops
  • Provide generic L&D support to the team and wider Barrick organisation.
Skills& Experience
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role is desirable, preferably within the mining or engineering industry however not essential. Experience in a global, matrix environment is an asset
  • Experience working with Learning Management & System preferred
  • Working knowledge of training procedures, customer database and practices
  • Experience facilitating courses; may be asked to facilitate courses in Toronto or other global offices
  • Excellent communication, writing and editing skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of office equipment and procedures.
  • Excellent/advanced typing and PC skills, including advanced understanding of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Oracle.
  • High level of problem solving and influencing skills
  • Proactive and energetic
  • Collaborative
Education
· Tertiary Qualifications in adult education or psychology preferred. Will consider a technology qualification
Travel
  • Some travel to the regions and mine sites will be required