Team Lead, Learning and Development in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Team Lead, Learning and Development in Canada.

Join a forward-thinking learning organization dedicated to building impactful digital education experiences that drive real business results. This role is ideal for a strategic and highly organized leader who enjoys combining project coordination, team support, and instructional design expertise in a fast-paced environment. You will help shape engaging self-paced learning programs, optimize collaboration across teams, and ensure projects move efficiently from concept to launch. Working closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts, you will turn ideas into scalable learning solutions that inspire growth and performance. The environment values innovation, experimentation, and modern learning technologies, including AI-powered tools. If you thrive in dynamic teams and love creating structure that enables success, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

• Lead planning and coordination of learning design projects, ensuring timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.
• Translate project roadmaps into actionable task lists while monitoring progress and maintaining momentum across the team.
• Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and strong working relationships.
• Manage review and approval workflows, proactively following up to keep projects on track and removing bottlenecks.
• Support resource planning by assigning projects based on skill fit, monitoring team capacity, and escalating risks when necessary.
• Independently manage a select number of e-learning projects as an instructional designer.
• Assist with training launches and communication plans, crafting engaging messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance collaboration, efficiency, and scalability of learning operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Mid-level or Senior Instructional Design role, or a comparable Learning & Development position.
• At least 1 year of experience in team leadership, project coordination, or people management within learning or related functions.
• Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies and digital learning best practices.
• High AI literacy, with experience using automation tools, custom GPTs, or scalable AI solutions considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across internal and external teams.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable adapting priorities in a fast-changing business environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to motivate teams and keep initiatives moving forward.

Benefits:

• Independent contractor arrangement with flexible remote work setup.
• Meaningful involvement in global learning and development initiatives.
• Dynamic and supportive team environment focused on innovation.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-paced, purpose-driven organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge e-learning tools, AI technologies, and modern learning strategies.
• Access to high-quality professional development resources.
• Opportunity to make visible impact through strategic learning programs.