Learning & Development Manager

About the Position

Company Overview:

Would you like to be part of a leading-edge company that manufactures sustainable bio-products that positively impact human health and the environment?  

At Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara), we believe there has never been a more critical need to evolve the food system using the power of science and nature to build a more sustainable and healthier world. We plan to develop and continually improve upon our unique, patent-protected technologies to become the leader in health ingredients for human nutrition and related industries - but our overarching vision is to go even further. We aspire to repower nature’s pantry to reimagine nutrition and revitalize wellness.  

Mara has grown significantly in the past two years and expects continued expansion going forward. Our success is no accident. It is driven by a world-class research & development team that innovates & develops patented technologies, as well as our ability to lead scale-up capabilities and provide superior product quality. Our highly collaborative team spans Canada and the UK, with headquarters in Dartmouth, NS.  

The Position:

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing learning and development programs as well as a Learning Management System within the organization. The primary goal is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of employees, ultimately contributing to Mara's overall success. The successful candidate will actively search, design, and implement effective methods to educate as well as enhance and recognize performance. This role will work closely with all aspects of the organization to assess and understand training and development needs and collaboratively develop and implement meaningful solutions.    

Job Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Training and Facilitation: Designing, delivering, and facilitating effective training programs and workshops, ensuring that learning objectives are met and engaging participants in the learning process.
• Needs Assessment: Assessing the learning and development needs of individuals, teams, and the organization, and developing strategies and programs to address those needs.
• Program Design and Development: Creating comprehensive and impactful learning programs, including curriculum design, content development, and selecting appropriate learning methodologies and technologies.
• Learning Evaluation and Measurement: Implementing methods to evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives, collecting feedback, and measuring the impact on individual and organizational performance.
• Talent Development: Identifying and nurturing talent within the organization through collaboration on development plans and implementing strategies to support the growth and career progression of employees.
• Change Management: Supporting organizational change initiatives by designing and implementing learning and development interventions that help individuals and teams adapt to new processes, systems, or roles.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, managers, and employees, to understand their needs, gain support, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying up to date with emerging trends and best practices in learning and development, continuously improving personal and professional skills, and driving innovation in learning strategies and methodologies
  

What We Offer:    

Mara is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan from day 1 of employment.
• Employee & Family assistance program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Health spending account.
• Physical wellness reimbursement plan. 
• Employee stock option program.
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time-off
• Opportunities for job related training and professional development.  

At Mara we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mara supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum post-secondary education in Learning Management, Instructional Design, or Human Resources (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with the full learning cycle including developing and delivering creative and comprehensive training programs, ideally for technical or scientific organizations.
• 2-3 years’ change management experience.
• Experience with configuring and administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and/or team members with different professional and technical backgrounds.
• Able to actively listen to feedback to improve existing and new training programs.
• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS office and other related business and communication tools.

Desired skills and experience:

• Education, professional development experiences, and/or adult learning certification would be considered an asset.
• 2-3 years’ experience with talent & succession planning 
• Learning & Development experience in the Life Sciences industry. 

About the Company

Mara Renewables Corporation
101A Research Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4T6

Company Contact

Dartmouth
lleblanc@maracorp.ca
Preferred Contact: https://mararenewables2.bamboohr.com/careers/28?source=aWQ9MTc%3D

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter