Job Number: J0625-1101 Job Title: Learning and Development Specialist Job Category: Human Resources Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: June 23, 2025 Closing Date: July 14, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Learning and Development Specialist with a passion for Instructional Design to join our Learning and Development Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

As the Learning and Development Specialist, you will work closely with managers, subject matter experts and the learning and development team to design, develop and deliver engaging and interactive online content and supporting materials using a variety of tools. You will engage to support employees and managers in learning opportunities by:

• Determining learning objectives and outcomes using content
• Creating engaging learning activities and compelling course content
• Follows the ADDIE method for development and design
• Working with subject matter experts to identify target audience's training needs and establish measurable outcomes and impacts
• Uses a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach
• Researching best practices to implement current programs
• Ensures training material stays up to date
• Creating facilitator and participant guides, resources and training materials
• Providing exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A Certificate in Adult Education and/or Train the Trainer or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in instructional design or educational design
• Minimum 5 years experience in content development
• Proficiency in Articulate Storyline and LMS implementation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point, Word and Excel, Canva and Articulate Products and HTML editors
• Effective facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to write and speak English is required, French is considered an asset

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.