NFI Group - Learning and Development Specialist - Jobs in Winnipeg region

Job Description

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.POSITION SUMMARYThe Learning and Development Specialist provides training and development support for NFI Learning Institute with design, development of training programs/courses and business development needs.WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Consults with and supports business units/departments and Human Resources to identify, plan and implement resource selection, training and development requirements as driven by the strategic performance needs of the organization
• Researches, designs, implements, and maintains standardized, comprehensive training and development programs and documentation based on identified organizational and affiliate needs, changes in culture, products, procedures, and services
• Presents training to all levels within the organization or externally as required
• Negotiates training programs, sources materials and delivery methods
• Performs or supports the efforts of others to design, develop and instruct curricula (classroom or on-the-job) utilizing instructional design techniques, including use of learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching aids and assessment materials.
• Analyzes performance measures to identify training opportunities and to assess the impact of training.
• Analyzes measures of performance (MOPs) relevant to the area of specialization, root cause and determine if relevant training interventions are necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of applicable training effectiveness methods such as evaluation, validation, and cost benefit analysis in order to set and meet training performance goals.
• Maintains a training inventory, schedules courses, develops course outlines, manuals, training aids and documentation in conjunction with curriculum designers
• Identifies, develops, and monitors resources required to assist in the classroom and/or on-the-job training process.
• Administers and maintains various contracts and programs from outside training service providers.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a training role with a focus on multi facility/organizational and operational development
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience with the instructional design process
• Excellent Presentation and classroom teaching skills
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality standards and administrative policies and procedures
• Preference for working in teams in a functional matrix structure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable with travel up to 10% of the time
• Thorough subject knowledge of Manufacturing Practices
• Previous experience providing training delivery in a unionized environment would be an asset

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable. NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.