Director, Learning and Development

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 20 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Learning and Development to drive our leadership and learning objectives across D2L. This is a dynamic and high-profile role that reports directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and drives meaningful impact. This includes spearheading the creation and implementation of a comprehensive end to end learning strategy and execution of our learning programs.

As the Director, Learning and Development you will manage the activities involved in the design, preparation, delivery and needs assessment of training and development programs for company leaders and employees. You will partner with other HR professionals to assess and implement organizational development programs, processes and training initiatives to support organizational strategies. In this critical role, you'll also determine D2L's needs for leadership development, succession planning, career management, interpersonal skills and communication training. You will be looked at as the expert when it comes to developing and/or approving content, methods, and materials for training staff and may deliver some of these courses, and will develop methods for evaluation of program effectiveness. Other areas that the Director for Learning and Development will impact include development and delivery of programs, such as new employee orientation, performance management and/or organizational development training. The opportunity to be a learning leader at a company who's mission is to transform the way the world learns doesn't come around everyday; please join us on this mission and make an impact on our D2Lers!

Major Responsibilities (How Will I Make an Impact?):

Learning Strategy:

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking learning strategy aligned with People and Culture (PnC) and D2L organizational goals, focusing on the unique needs of both individual contributors and leaders.
• Establish the new D2L ways of working learning program and leadership development framework

Program Development and Execution:

• Design, implement, and evaluate learning programs that cater to a diverse workforce, leveraging and exhausting our internal learning platform capabilities (Wave and Brightspace).
• Create engaging and scalable learning experiences, ensuring continuous skill development and career growth.
• Implement curated learning journeys tailored to Executive, Leadership and Individual contributor needs and aligned to D2L ways of working

Technology and Data Integration:

• Integrate technology and data-driven insights into learning programs to enhance effectiveness and measure the impact of learning initiatives.
• Understanding of HRIS and learning platform integration capabilities.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize analytics to measure the effectiveness of learning programs, making data-driven adjustments as needed

Executive Presence and Influencing:

• Demonstrate strong executive presence and influencing skills to garner support for learning initiatives at all levels of the organization, including the C-suite.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, PnC business partners, and external experts to bring innovative learning solutions to the organization.

Change Management:

• Implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption and integration of new learning initiatives within the organization.

Learning Culture Promotion:

• Foster a learning culture by promoting continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration across teams.

Competencies (What you’ll bring to the role):

• Proven experience in designing and implementing comprehensive learning programs within the technology or education technology sector preferred.
• Executive presence and influencing skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with leaders at all levels.
• Experience in creating learning experiences for both individual contributors and leadership development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Change management expertise, including the ability to navigate and drive change within an organization.

Skills

• Deep learning and higher education experience
• Tech-savvy with a strong understanding of learning technologies and data analytics.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

D2L Leadership Competencies

• Leads by Example with personal and professional integrity, high accountability, and say/do ratio
• Boundaryless collaboration and influence skills both within team, peer group and broader organization. Effective communicator with a proven track record of
• Delivers Awesome Outcomes: Strategic mindset and business acumen, with strong prioritization skills and a focus on organizational outcomes vs. team tasks. Effective problem solver, able to achieve results individually and through others, in fast paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Talent Magnet: Talent-focused leader, with demonstrated ability to coach, build and lead a high performing, diverse team.
• Better, Smarter, Faster: An agile learner, with a growth mindset, attention to detail and organizational skills. An operationally minded leader, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Wins Hearts and Minds: An effective communicator, with the ability to connect the why and the what. A change agent, with proven delegation, motivation, and team building skills

Skills and Recommended Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Learning and Development, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.

The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

Why we're awesome:

At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L;

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.