Specialist, Learning & Development (Contract)

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

About the Role

The Specialist, Learning & Development (Contract), will contribute to Magna's next practice of Leadership Development and implement Magna's learning strategy for the region. This role works across Divisions and Groups to align programs and policies to Magna's business and strategic priorities and provided insight and recommendations to support continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver global programs, focusing on implementation and adoption in Canada and USA, while ensuring learning aligns to our global standards.
• Execute on continuous improvements for existing training programs with a focus on Leadership Development Programs such as adapting learning goals, methods and contents based on feedback from participants, Trainers, or Managers as well as based on changes in respective subject areas (e.g., generations in the workplace, etc.)
• Execute regional program customizations and contribute to global version control of course materials for Leadership Development Programs of all levels.
• Support the Program Manager, Learning & Development to administer training delivery of learning programs in Canada / USA and globally, including contracting, facilitator support, and participant management to meet Magna's business need.
• Track and report on learning outcomes to demonstrate impact of programs to the business.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Learning and Development.
• Experience in program design/instructional design and managing learning programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning evaluation and methods for measuring learning outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with organizational and analytic abilities.

Your preferred qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 15%

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Exciting internal development opportunities
• Cafe
• Parking for motorcycles and electric vehicles

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.