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Company Overview Avenue Living Communities is Western Canada's fastest-growing private rental properties operator, with an expanding presence in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. We believe in bringing people together and building relationships. Our core values guide our actions, and our people bring our mission to life. We are committed to providing safe and welcoming accommodations while being responsive to our residents needs with efficient execution. Our innovative teams work together to deliver both quality and value to our residents as we pride ourselves in creating communities that are safe and a comfortable place to call home. We focus on leadership excellence, employee engagement, and quality service with a continuous improvement mindset, giving our team the green light to create meaningful connections and memorable experiences. We also pursue a green future by enhancing properties with environmentally friendly features such as water management procedures, improved heating and cooling systems, solar panels, and upgraded air filtration technology. What makes us different is our commitment to a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures and attributes are valued and utilized to achieve better results. We celebrate having a workforce across different geographies and are committed to fair, equitable treatment free of discrimination and harassment. What Will You Do? Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Learning & Development Specialists and Content Developers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the professional growth of team members. Oversee the design and facilitation of engaging training and learning sessions for key stakeholders across all organizational levels, while also directly facilitating sessions as needed. Create and execute comprehensive learning strategies that align with business objectives and support organizational transformation. Oversee the development and maintenance of process documentation, including operating procedure guides and training materials, while also contributing to content creation when necessary. Support and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy that directly supports the company's business goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Evaluate and document the impact of business processes and procedures, focusing on user experiences and identifying improvement opportunities. Conduct comprehensive research to understand stakeholder perspectives, assess organizational needs, and define requirements for strategic change initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership and field specialists to develop innovative solutions that enhance and optimize business processes. Oversee and manage the organization's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it is effectively utilized and staying current on emerging learning technologies. Participate actively in creating and communicating organizational change strategies, ensuring alignment with business transformation goals. Develop detailed project plans and provide leadership support to drive projects to successful completion, including coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables. Oversee and manage the L&D budget to ensure cost-effective delivery of all training initiatives. Partner with the Director of Operational Training and the Center of Excellence to ensure consistent delivery of training and resources across all operational teams. Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization's learning and development goals. What Will You Need? Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field. Masters degree preferred. Relevant certifications in learning and development, project management, or change management (e.g., CPLP, PMP, Change Management certification). 7+ years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, or process improvement roles. 5+ years of experience facilitating training programs and managing change initiatives. Professional certifications, such as the CPLP or SPHR, are highly desirable. Proven track record of successful project management and cross-functional collaboration. A deep understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and e-learning methodologies. Experience working with senior leadership and managing stakeholder relationships. What Do We Offer? We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. Were honest. We always have each others back. We have integrity and we own it and adapt to challenges. With support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there is no limit to the impact you can make. A competitive compensation package, including a group benefits plan, GRSP Matching Program, and discretionary bonus program for select roles. Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program. An employee-centric culture with generous recognition programs, discounted monthly rent at Avenue Living properties, and an employee discount program through industry partnerships and Perkopolis. A strong safe work environment. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr