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Reporting to the Manager, Learning & Development, we are seeking a highly skilled Lead, Learning & Development to drive the design and delivery of impactful learning experiences across our organization. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in learning design strategy, collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, and lead complex, high-visibility projects that support employee development and organizational priorities. You’ll design and implement blended learning programs, develop learning materials,  track the effectiveness of our training, and support our learning systems.   

As a member of the Learning and Development team, you will be responsible to:  

Instructional & Learning Design Expertise   

• Design and develop high-impact learning solutions, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), microlearning, job aids, and performance support tools.   
• Design, develop and consult on engaging blended learning experiences, utilizing a range of formats such as videos, e-learning modules, articles, and job aids to enhance the learning journey. 
• Create mock-ups, scripts, or storyboards for various learning materials, including videos, e-learning modules, articles, job aids, and learning environments, to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience.  
• Apply established instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to ensure solutions are grounded in adult learning principles and drive measurable outcomes.   

Project & Program Leadership   

• Manage Learning & Development projects from concept through delivery, including scope definition, timelines, quality control, and stakeholder engagement ​
• Lead the intake process for training projects, ensuring a thorough understanding of requirements and aligning resources and timelines to meet project goals.
• Support the implementation, administration and maintenance of L&D activities through Workday learning management system (LMS), including course and campaign logistics and distribution, contributing to efficient processes and enhanced user experience. 

Quality, Standards & Innovation  

• Champion best practices in learning experience design, accessibility, user engagement, and learner-centered methodologies.  
• Maintain design consistency across learning products by creating and reinforcing media assets, templates, standards, and review processes.  
• Identify opportunities for innovation in learning design and technology, pilot new tools and approaches as appropriate.  
• Deliver work through effective partnership with our HR Business Partners and other Centers of Excellence (COEs) in HR to ensure alignment and maximize impact.  

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement  

• Track and report on training activities, using data to assess program effectiveness, impact and inform continuous improvement efforts, guiding overall strategic planning and decision-making. 

Learning Innovation & AI Integration  

• Collaborate with L&D technology partners to integrate AI-enabled solutions into the learning tech ecosystem (e.g., using AI to support search, recommendations, or content tagging).  
• Lead internal knowledge sharing and upskilling initiatives related to emerging AI trends in instructional design and learning delivery. 

To succeed in this role, you have:   

• 3+ years’ experience in a Learning or related HR role, with solid experience designing and developing adult learning programs, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment.  
• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory, performance-based design, and modern workplace learning trends.  
• Strong command of instructional design tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond) and productivity tools (e.g., Scribe, VEED, Mentimeter) 
• Knowledge and experience working with Learning Management Systems; preferably Workday Learning and Sana  
• Adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to work in a new and changing environment and learn quickly  
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple initiatives and deadlines while meeting service level agreements  
• Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize and execute multiple activities to efficiently meet business objectives ​  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize competing demands and priorities ​  
• Strong communications skills (listening, verbal, written, presentation preparation and delivery), including engaging with senior stakeholders ​  
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams and SharePoint 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The expected salary range for this position is $86,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year. 

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.

About OMERS

About Organization

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with C$145.2 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2025.

With employees in our offices in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe, OMERS invests and administers pensions for over half a million active, deferred and retired employees of 1,000 municipalities, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, and other local agencies in communities across Ontario.