Learning and Development Specialist

Full-Time | Onsite | Permanent

Standard Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Please note that this role is based out of 1475 Clarence Ave, Winnipeg, MB at the Motor Coach Industries facility.

Millions of people rely on buses and motorcoaches every day, and NFI Group helps make those journeys possible. Through our family of brands, we design, build, deliver, and support vehicles that help connect people and communities around the world. Our teams work together across manufacturing, engineering, customer care, service, supply chain, finance, human resources, marketing, and many other functions to create transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, and sustainable. Every role at NFI Group helps move people forward.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Learning & Development Specialist, reporting to the Professional and Leadership Development Manager, you will work within the NFI Learning Institute to support the development and delivery of leadership programs, including the Emerging Leadership Program, while also designing and developing engaging e-learning experiences across NFI Group. You will collaborate with business leaders, Human Resources, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and create practical development solutions. Through instructional design, digital learning, and interactive facilitation, you will help employees and emerging leaders build skills, strengthen capabilities, and apply their learning to improve performance.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team whose work helps connect people and communities every day.
• Contribute to innovative transportation solutions that make travel safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow across our family of companies.
• Join an inclusive workplace culture where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Earn competitive wages and receive a comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Registered Pension Plan with generous company match.
• Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and programs that support team member well-being and work-life balance.
• Access on-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.
• Join a company recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support the design, development, and delivery of NFI Group's leadership development programs, including the Emerging Leadership Program and other initiatives focused on building leadership capabilities.
• Design, develop, and maintain engaging e-learning courses and digital learning resources that support employee development across NFI Group.
• Facilitate interactive virtual and in-person learning sessions for employees and leaders across different roles, departments, and business units.
• Partner with business leaders, Human Resources, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, assess performance gaps, and develop practical training solutions.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage participation, reflection, and practical application.
• Develop multimedia learning content, including videos, interactive activities, assessments, and other digital resources using appropriate learning technologies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through participant feedback, knowledge assessments, and workplace application to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support employees and emerging leaders through learning activities, development resources, and opportunities to strengthen their skills and leadership capabilities.
• Coordinate program delivery, training materials, learning management system activities, and external learning resources to ensure effective implementation.
• Collaborate with the NFI Learning Institute team to continuously improve learning programs, explore new approaches, and strengthen employee development across the organization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in Adult Education, Learning and Development, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development, including instructional design, training development, and facilitation.
• Experience developing e-learning courses using Articulate 360 or comparable SCORM-compatible authoring tools.
• Experience facilitating engaging virtual and in-person training sessions for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting leadership development, supervisory training, or professional development programs
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, experiential learning, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, multimedia development, and digital learning technologies.
• Experience in manufacturing, unionized environments, or supporting learning across multiple locations is an asset.

Physical & Workplace Requirements:

• NFI Group maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, keyboarding, and participation in virtual or in-person meetings.
• Remote/Hybrid Work: Where applicable, ability to maintain a suitable remote workspace, reliable internet connectivity, and comply with company policies related to working hours, information security, confidentiality, and availability.
• Up to 10% travel; must be eligible to travel within Canada or the United States.

Vacancy Status: We are currently recruiting to fill this open position.

OUR WHY: At NFI Group, our purpose is simple: We Move People. Every day, our buses, coaches, parts, technology, and services help connect people.

Across our family of brands, thousands of team members work together to design, build, deliver, and support transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, reliable, and sustainable. Whether you're building vehicles on the production floor, supporting customers, developing new technologies, or helping our business grow, your work helps keep communities moving.

Our values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Sustainability guide everything we do. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.nfigroup.com.

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