Talent Development Specialist

Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!

WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first, and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, open-minded, and passionate environment to work in.

To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that let imaginations run wild. Join our team today to become part of the story!

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Talent Development & Global DEI, the Talent Development Specialist will support talent development programs, including global onboarding, L&D, and performance management. Responsibilities include managing logistics, designing and delivering engaging training content, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to iterate processes to foster a positive employee experience.  The successful candidate will curate impactful learning experiences (e-learning, microlearning, blended) and facilitate training sessions as needed at various stages of the employee lifecycle.

• Facilitate the global onboarding process and provide end-to-end support
• Collaborate with talent partners to administer employee experience surveys throughout the employee lifecycle
• Equip new hires with compliance training (globally)
• Act as the key execution arm and subject matter expert for performance, learning, and employee experience data tools
• Manage user accounts and ensure smooth onboarding onto performance/ learning platform
• Manage logistics by scheduling, assigning, and tracking completion of all talent development programs (in-house training, workshops, performance cycles etc.)
• Design and develop instructional materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training, job aids, and other resources on various stages of the employee lifecycle
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars for employees at all levels.
• Draft communications and assets to train trainers, including facilitator handbooks and training session activities
• Continuously update and improve training materials to reflect industry standards, best practices, and company strategies
• Keeps abreast of relevant legislative requirements, adult education trends, and corporate learning trends

• Post-secondary coursework or experiential background in Adult Learning/ Education/ Human Resources, Instructional Design or a related field
• Experience in the development/implementation of training and development programs, training/curriculum design and evaluation
• Experience in designing and developing eLearning content is an asset
• Developing proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS)
• Excellent written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on respectful and inclusive service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong project management and organizational skills

What We Offer

Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. We offer competitive family-focused benefits, we invest in our people and their future with generous RRSP matching, plus bonus time-off, because you deserve it!

Our Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.

About WildBrain

At WildBrain we make great content for kids and families. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world’s most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. Our shows are seen in more than 150 countries on over 500 telecasters and streaming platforms. WildBrain’s portfolio spans all areas of the entertainment industry: WildBrain Studios, where we develop and produce hit animated and live actions series; WildBrain Television, which is composed of prominent kids’ television channels in Canada (Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr. and Télémagino); home to Peanuts Worldwide; brand management to some of the world’s most-loved kids brands; celebrated global licensing and distribution teams with WildBrain CPLG, and a leading children’s YouTube network in WildBrain Spark, one of the largest networks of kids’ channels on YouTube, with over 168 million subscribers.

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit wildbrain.com to learn more!

About WildBrain 

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart. 

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let's Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.  

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.