What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Specialist position at Buckland?
Who we are
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
Buckland is looking for a
Learning & Development Specialist
What you’ll be doing
This role is responsible for the design, development, and administration of learning programs that support employee development, leadership growth, and business objectives. This role will create, and curate engaging content, manage the learning catalogue, and support the rollout of enterprise-wide programs such as leadership development pathways and succession planning initiatives. This role ensures L&D programs are aligned with organizational needs and delivered effectively across regions.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan.
- A friendly, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning.
- A chance to be part of a growing organization.
- Remote work arrangement available for applicants who are not local to a Buckland office.
You will be responsible for
- Design, develop, and maintain role-based learning pathways for employees and leaders.
- Curate content for the company’s learning catalogue (internal and external resources).
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create training materials, job aids, and toolkits.
- Support the implementation and administration of the LMS and other learning platforms.
- Track and evaluate program effectiveness, recommending improvements where needed.
- Assist in the rollout of talent development initiatives as needed.
- Support facilitation of workshops as needed, partnering closely with the Corporate Trainer.
- Stay current with industry trends and innovations in instructional design, eLearning, and learning technology.
What we need from you
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, instructional design, education, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in learning design, instructional development, and or program coordination.
- Proficiency in instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
- Experience creating blended learning solutions (eLearning, facilitator-led, microlearning, job aids).
- Familiarity with LMS administration, learning platforms, and digital learning tools.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
- Valid Passport ability to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.
Want to apply? Get in touch today
Please visit www.Buckland.com to apply to this current and open vacancy and to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. Applicants do not require CAD or USA work experience but for some positions may require CAD or USA standard regulations knowledge and experience. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.
Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment, including for this position.
Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com