Learning Leader - SaT (20-month Contract)

The opportunity

The Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Service Line continues to experience rapid growth. In particular, the Parthenon pillar is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. In this role, the Learning Leader is responsible for setting the learning strategy for the SaT Canada practice at large, while overseeing the deployment of learning that include both integrating new practitioners into the business and upskilling existing practitioners. The role reports to the Talent Development & Learning Leader and strategically aligns with the SaT Managing Partner, sub-service line and competency leaders, Talent Team as well as with the Global and Americas learning groups.

The SaT Learning Leader is responsible for leading a team in the development and delivery of learning events including forecasts, target audience identification, and budget management, while ensuring the overall needs of the business and people are met in the most effective manner. The leader regularly engages with leaders, practitioners, other Talent functions and subject matter resources across geographies to ensure business alignment and deployment preparedness. The ability to build and nurture relationships is essential to the success of this role. The leader in this position promotes a continuous learning culture and is accountable for ensuring a consistent, high-quality learning experience in conjunction with the career development framework at EY. The role may also supervise, coach and mentor another Service Line learning team in their delivery of programs and training. This opportunity is a full-time position and occasionally requires early morning or evening commitments.

Your key responsibilities

• Teaming with the business
• Connect with the Canadian SaT sub-service line and competency leaders and Talent to define learning needs and priorities
• Work with the SaT practice to deliver training and strategic priorities
• Execute on and communicate learning plans, budget, and strategy in an agile manner for skills development and growth in the SaT practice
• Collaborate with SaT learning at the Global and Americas levels on strategy, learning deliverables, methods, approaches, instructor management, processes, tools, and sharing of ideas and best practices
• Collaborate with the wider Canadian learning team to find efficient, effective modes of developing world-class learning and development opportunities and processes
• Strategic thinking and decision making 
• Set the strategic priorities for SaT learning and work with the team to ensure delivery of learning, with a particular knowledge of innovative training in matrix organizations
• Translate the needs of the business into learning and development solutions 
• Develop and manage the SaT learning budget in collaboration with Finance, SaT Managing Partner and Director of Talent 
• Make key decisions and suggestions based on a solid understanding of firm and business objectives
• May oversee another Service Line Learning team and advise on learning projects across the firm

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong business acumen and an understanding of the SaT service line and its strategies and priorities, and how they translate into learning and development needs 
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build consensus 
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage and influence key decision makers
• Ability to develop and leverage strong internal and external networks
• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker 
• Excellent organizational, project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple issues and tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven track record leading teams and executing priorities on time and on budget 
• Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment and flex style as appropriate (with sensitivity to cultural differences)
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 7+ years of progressive work experience in Learning 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to work additional hours, accustomed to work in consulting or comparable high demand environments 
• Strong background in learning and development, certification in learning programs and tools is preferred
• Demonstrated ability and confidence working with technology and learning new software
• Advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.