Aviso:
At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Bilingual Manager, Learning & Development, to join our People and Culture team.
Reporting to the Director, Learning and Organizational Development, the Bilingual Manager, Learning and Development is responsible for developing and implementing learning and development strategies and programs. This role will focus on optimizing the employee development experience throughout their career journey at Aviso. You will develop strategic partnerships with Business Leaders and HR Business Partners to provide advice and support towards achieving business results through quality training.
Who you are:
- Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
- Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
- Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
- Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members
What your day looks like:
- Consult with HRBPs and all levels of management on enterprise L&D initiatives, including department-specific training needs, the employee education assistance program, and management of employee development requests
- Work closely with HRBPs and L&D teams to identify individual and group development opportunities by defining, developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to improve business effectiveness
- Research, design, manage, and deliver enterprise-wide development programs to meet all levels of the organization
- Work closely with Senior Leaders of HR and Talent teams to develop organizational and leadership competencies
- Gain cross-functional support for key objectives and priorities through collaborative relationships
- Design cross-functional experiences to accelerate development for targeted talent pools
- Maintain all internal Academy programs, including employee curricula and inventory of resources and tools
- Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
Your experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Education or Human Resources Management and Certifications in Training or equivalent is preferred
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience leading L&D initiatives is required
- Experience in front end analysis and learning design methodologies, including asynchronous online design and development is required
- Experience in LMS management and reporting, content development, platform delivery, and impact measurement is required
- Experience developing job-function specific, technical, and leadership training is required
- Experience in vendor selection and management is required
- Strong initiative to take on projects with time-driven deadlines and work through to completion is required
- Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees at all levels is required
- Proven ability to navigate through ambiguity and to quickly adapt to changing priorities is required
- Strong analysis and problem solving is required to identify issues, interpret data, and provide recommendations is required
- Financial services industry experience is an asset
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and French are required
Benefits
Why Aviso Wealth?
At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:
- Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
- Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
- Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
- Matching contributions to our retirement program
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
- Regular social events to foster teamwork
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
No recruiters or agencies, please.
Company Overview:
Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.
Salary
This position is posted with an expected salary range of $103,000 - $131,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.
