Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

We are seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to join our Human Resource team located in St. George, NB. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Culture and Employee Communications you will lead the Learning and Development function for our East Coast operations.

You have experience designing and refining Management Development programs in consultation with external and internal stakeholders. You are comfortable delivering training in a boardroom, classroom or on the web. You are able to identify gaps in training needs and respond with aligned solutions and implement those solutions. You understand how to engage business and operational managers across the organization, you are able to teach at all levels within an organization, collaborate with external educators, and stay current on educational needs and resources.

In addition to development and delivery of programs, you are detailed in tracking metrics to measure learning success. Your detail management will assist you in keeping records and administration of the program. You will bring strong instruction design skills and an understanding of adult learning principles. You are inspiring and motivating and have strong facilitation skills. You have worked in a similar role in either a corporate or educational environment.

Education

• Certificate in Adult Education or related education preferred, post-secondary education in a related discipline

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a learning and development role.
• Proven proficiency facilitating face to face and virtual instructor led training sessions
• Experience creating training material that is learner driven and experiential based.
• Proven experience designing management development material and programs
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, possessing a high degree of initiative, energy, common sense, and logical thinking
• Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with peers, employees, and key stakeholders
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and virtual meeting applications.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.