The Supply Chain Education Trainer is responsible for providing education, training, and coaching on organizational policies, processes, and systems to both new and existing employees and external partners. This role focuses on developing and delivering training programs, particularly at the entry level, and offering ongoing support to ensure participants acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.
The main objective is to create and deliver a training program for new hires, while also offering ongoing support and coaching for existing employees. This includes providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success. Additionally, responsibilities include onboarding new Vendor partners, addressing inquiries, and occasionally offering advanced training to other internal groups. The trainer will also regularly update and assess the training curriculum to ensure it reflects current practices and methodologies in line with effective adult learning principles.
- Deliver training programs through virtual learning or classroom environments
- Develop training curriculum including lesson plans, instructional aids, participant guides, resources, and eLearning materials.
- Maintain and update eLearning materials and training curriculum to keep them accurate and relevant.
- Provide continuous support and coaching to employees within specific functional areas.
- Onboard new suppliers by providing training, resources, and support for related processes.
- Consult on projects involving the development, implementation, and review of initiatives impacting employees and vendors.
- Support various initiatives by creating, reviewing, and improving communication and training materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to validate information and clarify processes.
- Stay updated on learning methodologies according to adult learning or corporate training concepts.
- University degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields such as Logistics, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Adult Education, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team.
- Strong interpersonal and consulting skills.
- Proven experience in coaching others.
- Ability to analyze information and make improvement recommendations.
- Expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
- Enthusiastic, motivational, and creative approach.
- Experience or knowledge in adult education and familiarity with Learning Management Systems
- Experience with eLearning design software (e.g., Articulate 360).
- Basic understanding of Learning Experience Design/User Experience Design.
- Previous training experience or strong presentation skills.
- Knowledge of supply chain processes, merchandising, advertising policies, processes, or CT systems.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
