People Development Specialist

TEAM LOCAL is hiring

Built on nearly 80 years of service in local communities, Prospera Credit Union is a community-based, purpose-driven organization that offers a full range of financial products and services. Prospera is one of the largest credit unions in British Columbia, with approximately $9.3 billion in assets and 120,000 members. With 24 branches, Prospera is proud to serve communities throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Okanagan. It's our vision to help build vibrant, healthy communities, thriving local enterprises and financially empowered people.

Under broad managerial direction, the People Development Specialist is responsible for the planning, development, delivery, evaluation, and follow-up of learning and people development initiatives with a focus on employee development driven by strategic performance needs of the organization.

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What you'll do:

Training Program Development

• Identify Learning Needs: Collaborate with stakeholders to assess development needs and align programs with organizational goals.
• Design and Update Programs: Work with the Instructional Designer and Subject Matter Experts to create training programs in various formats, including workshops, e-learning, and job aids.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback and assessments.
• Data-Driven Adjustments: Use performance data to refine programs and address skill gaps.

Facilitation and Training Delivery

• Onboarding and Orientation: Support new hires with a thorough onboarding experience that introduces them to the credit union's culture and values.
• Facilitation: Deliver engaging training sessions (both virtual and in-person) that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Change Support: Partner with Change Management to help employees adapt to organizational changes.

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Trusted Advisor: Build trusting relationships by listening, providing support, and addressing learning needs.
• Leadership Collaboration: Work closely with People Leaders to identify department-specific learning priorities and tailor solutions accordingly.

Culture of Continuous Learning

• Promote Learning Culture: Advocate for continuous learning and encourage employee participation in development opportunities.
• Stay Informed: Keep up with industry trends and best practices in people development.

What you bring:

• Strong knowledge of Credit Union policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in adult learning principles and program development.
• Ability to build strong relationships and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple training initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adaptable and resilient in supporting organizational change

Prospera offers a total compensation package of base pay plus incentives that is market competitive and reviewed against the market annually. Starting salary is normally targeted around the middle of the posted salary range, and is determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience and internal equity. Our expected hiring range for this role is $68,400 to 76,000.

Our Values

Cultivate trusting relationships: We are local at heart, aligned in our purpose to help our members, communities, and team thrive.

Empower and enable others: We give each other the space, trust, and tools to succeed.

Lead with curiosity: We approach all circumstances with curiosity and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.

Embrace change and execute with purpose: We plan with agility, take action, and pivot to deliver results.

Thrive as One Team: We collaborate because it strengthens us.

What's in it for you?

Inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace: All team members are valued, respected, and heard. We learn from each other's differences, gaining strength through our people and our perspectives.

Career Advancement! We are committed to our employee's growth and development and we want to see you soar.

Fun & Camaraderie. We care deeply about our members and our employees and we want the hours you spend with us to be fun, rewarding and sometimes lighthearted. We like to work hard, play hard, have fun and be there for each other.

Hybrid Opportunity! This role participates in our flexible work program. Our approach to flexibility is simple- Work from home, our corporate centre or a branch location based on the type of work you're doing. Bottom line is we want your best work no matter what location you're working from on any given day.

Show me the money! We offer competitive pay, a personalized benefits program, and a generous defined contribution pension plan.

Community Focused. We care about giving back to the communities we live, work and play in. We participate in many community-minded activities throughout the year.

Great Place to Work. We are committed to employee engagement and have achieved the Great Place to Work certification 3 years in a row.