Facilitator, Talent Development

About the position

EllisDon is seeking a Facilitator, Talent Development to deliver high-impact training across the business while also contributing to the design and improvement of learning programs. This hybrid role supports both delivery during peak periods and continuous enhancement of our training offerings. EllisDon is committed to Inclusive Diversity and creating an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. They aim to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the community.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences in both in-person and virtual environments
  • Adapt facilitation style to suit diverse audiences, learning objectives, and delivery formats
  • Lead train-the-trainer sessions to enable leaders and SMEs to deliver programs within their teams
  • Build strong knowledge of program content to effectively guide discussions and support learning transfer
  • Communicate with participants on pre- and post-training requirements to ensure completion and engagement
  • Travel across Canada to deliver in-person sessions, as required
  • Represent the Talent Development team with professionalism and credibility across business units
  • Support the design and development of learning programs during periods of lower facilitation demand
  • Contribute to training materials including slide decks, facilitator guides, participant resources, and activities
  • Partner with Instructional Designers and Program Managers to refine learning objectives, flow, and delivery approaches
  • Incorporate feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve learning content
  • Support the development of facilitator enablement tools and evaluation methods to measure effectiveness

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience facilitating training or workshops in a corporate or professional environment
  • Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills across both virtual and in-person settings
  • Ability to confidently deliver content developed by others
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Canada

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience supporting instructional design or content development is an asset
  • Background in Learning & Development or adult education is preferred

Benefits

  • Continuous learning
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Competitive compensation package
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