Featured Insurance Job – May 16 to 20
Western Financial Group
Learning Development Specialist
High River, Alberta
Competition #11WF-07
The Learning and Development team at Western Financial Group is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join their Head Office team in High River. Reporting to the Manager – Learning and Development, this position will work in conjunction with the existing Learning & Development team to design, develop and deliver learning programs for all Western Financial Group employees. The successful candidate in this role will facilitate various learning programs, work with internal and external subject matter experts.
About the Opportunity
• Consult and collaborate with customers to analyze and assess training needs and recognize potential learning opportunities
• Recognize customer concerns/issues and work collaboratively with the Learning & Development Manager to provide solutions
• Work closely with the business to determine training requirements
• Facilitate various training sessions as required using adult learning practices and accelerated learning techniques
• Perform ongoing assessment of WFG standard requirements for training vendors and evaluate all vendors on an annual basis to ensure they continue to meet desired criteria
• Develop and deliver training in a variety of delivery methods including classroom, webinar, online and West TV
• Create learning tools to compliment programs as needed including job aids, workbooks, handouts, related web links, etc.
About You
• Experience in the Insurance Industry is essential
• Progressive experience in a learning design, development and delivery role
• Post secondary experience in a related discipline considered an asset
• Experience with TAM (The Agency Manager) is a definite asset
• Vendor management experience an asset
• Intermediate Microsoft Office computer software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse group of employees, departments and external customers
• A high level of personal accountability for quality and results
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also effectively as part of a team
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• NOTE: Potential to travel up to 40%
We Offer
Western Financial Group offers a competitive salary, group benefits plan 100% paid by the company, minimum 3 weeks vacation, personal days, education and training opportunities, employer matched RSP program and more!
About Us
Western Financial Group Inc is a leading financial services organization with a focus on small-town Western Canada – BC, AB, SK, and MB. We provide property, liability and life insurance as well as travel, banking and investment services to more than 500,000 customers through our 100+ offices in western Canada. We look for employees who enjoy the benefits of small-town life, reside in our communities, believe in strong relationship-based service, and act with the values of the company.
You will be working for a company that values its employees and encourages lifelong learning through education and training opportunities. A company that is dedicated to giving back to the community.
How to Apply
Visit our website at www.westernfinancialgroup.ca and submit your resume to competition #11WF-07 to be considered for this amazing opportunity with a leading company.
