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Learning and Development Specialist (Contract, Remote First)

Zensurance is a Canadian online insurance brokerage that provides customized business insurance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, utilizing technology to simplify the purchasing process.

Zensurance

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 68k-93k CAD

Canada only

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About Us:

Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.
As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.
At Zensurance, we value ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging the status quo, and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.
If you're looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing, customer-focused company, we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Team Lead - Learning and Development, we're looking for a Learning and Development Specialist to play a vital role in designing and launching impactful learning experiences that empower our teams to excel.

Here are some examples of the exciting programs our Learning and Development team has developed internally:

  • Zen Leader Quest: Leadership development program for new and experienced leaders.
  • Zen Insurance Quest: Product training for brokers to master our coverage options.
  • Commercial Broker Training Program: Bootcamp equipping aspiring brokers with essential insurance knowledge and sales skills.

To be successful in this role, there are two mandates:

  1. Enhance Organizational Onboarding - Support the strategic initiative to enhance organizational onboarding, collaborating with L&D team lead to identify, collect, and integrate current company materials.

  2. Enhance Existing Learning Programs - Conduct reviews and implement strategic design upgrades to existing learning programs, maximizing quality and learner engagement.

Please note: This is a 8-month, full-time contract position with the potential for further opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Training Design: Craft captivating and accessible digital learning content using various tools, such as Canva, Articulate 360, Workday Learning, and a suite of AI tools.
  • Training lifecycle management: Own the training lifecycle from content creation to evaluation, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement.
  • Administration: Maintain up-to-date training materials for all programs on Workday Learning.
  • Training Documentation: Document training processes and assess the impact of training initiatives to identify areas for growth and improvement.

Requirements:

  • Instructional Design Experience: 3+ years of experience in adult learning program design, development, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Lifecycle Management: Ability to manage the content development life cycle, from needs analysis to evaluation, leveraging instructional design best practices.
  • Content Transformation: A knack for transforming complex information into engaging and impactful learning experiences.
  • Technical Toolkit: Experience using Canva, Articulate 360, Workday Learning, Survey Monkey, and AI tools (such as Synthesia) is an asset.

Who We Are:

Business is hard work, but insurance doesn’t have to be!
We empower business owners with simple, tech-driven insurance solutions through our online platform.
Our success is fueled by our team-oriented culture and four core values:
DELIVER – We set ambitious goals and achieve them.
INCLUDE – We foster an open and safe space for all.
INTEGRITY – We do what’s right.
INVENT – We create straightforward, innovative solutions.

AI Tools and Your Interview:

We know AI is a valuable tool, and you're welcome to use it to prepare for your interview. However, please don't use AI assistants during the live interview itself. We want to have an authentic conversation with you, and using AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role.
Just so you know, we use an AI scribe to help us take notes and review interviews, ensuring a fair and clear process.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support, let us know, we’re here to help.

Thank You!

We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team.
While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive, know that a real human (not a bot!) is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and can't wait to learn more about you!

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Salary: 68k-93k CAD

Education

Bachelor degree

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3 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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Canada +/- 0 hours

About Zensurance

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Zensurance is a Toronto-based technology company founded in 2016 that has established itself as a leading source for small business insurance in Canada. The company's mission is to empower small businesses, entrepreneurs, independent contractors, and self-employed professionals across numerous industries to thrive by offering an honest, simplified, and modern approach to insurance. Zensurance leverages data analytics and technology to streamline the insurance purchasing process, allowing clients to obtain customized and cost-effective insurance policies quickly and efficiently. Through its online platform, businesses can fill out an application, choose their coverages, and receive policy documents, often within 24 hours.

The company partners with a network of over 50 insurance providers to offer a wide range of commercial insurance products. This extensive network enables Zensurance to provide customers with competitive pricing, potentially saving them up to 35% on premiums compared to traditional brokers. Zensurance's offerings include various types of coverage such as general liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), commercial auto, cyber liability, and property insurance, tailored to the specific needs of different industries. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach in the FinTech and InsurTech sectors and has expanded its operations across nine Canadian provinces. In 2018, The Travelers Companies, Inc. acquired a majority stake in Zensurance, further supporting its growth and technological development. Zensurance is committed to providing excellent customer service through its licensed brokers and client support team.

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Flexible Work Hours

Provides flexible work hours.

Telecommuting

Offers telecommuting options.

Health and Dental Benefits

Offers health and dental benefits.

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