Senior Manager, Training

Company Description

FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Training, is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and execution of FLINT’s enterprise-wide training and development framework. This role provides leadership across the full employee development lifecycle, from organizational training strategy and program design through implementation, delivery, competency management, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.

As a trusted leader, the Senior Manager, Training partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Quality, the Project Management Office (PMO), and business leaders to build workforce capability and organizational effectiveness. This role ensures all training initiatives align with corporate objectives, operational excellence standards, regulatory requirements, and workforce development priorities.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic learning and development professional who combines strong leadership, business acumen, and adult learning expertise with a passion for building high-performing teams and creating a culture of continuous learning.

What would you be doing?

Training Strategy & Framework Development

• Develop and implement FLINT’s enterprise-wide training and development framework.
• Align learning programs with business objectives, workforce planning, and operational priorities.
• Establish training standards, competency pathways, and governance practices across the organization.

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of training programs across Leadership Development, HSE, Quality, PMO, HR, and other corporate functions.
• Ensure programs are standardized, scalable, and effective across all business units and regions.
• Drive adoption and utilization of FLINT Academy and other learning platforms.

Workforce Capability & Performance

• Establish competency frameworks, career progression pathways, and leadership development programs.
• Support workforce readiness, certification, compliance, and succession planning initiatives.
• Measure training effectiveness through KPIs and continuously improve programs based on business needs and feedback.

Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders and functional teams to identify capability gaps and support organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a strategic advisor on learning, development, and workforce capability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Training and Talent Development team while fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

 Perks of the job 

• Competitive compensation  
• Health coverage for you and your family  
• Generous number of vacation days each year   
• Opportunity for growth/advancement/development 
• RRSP matching  

 

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Adult Learning, or a related field.
• CPHR designation or equivalent professional designation required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in training, learning and development, organizational development, or adult learning.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing training, learning, or talent development teams.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide training frameworks.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, competency management, leadership development, and workforce capability planning.
• Experience working in industrial, construction, energy, or project-based environments is considered an asset.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of a combination of a Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification, and an Education and Accreditation Verification.  

Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete the Profile TRAITS Survey.   

The purpose of the TRAITS Survey tool is to assist FLINT in understanding the behaviors of individuals to support the best use of their strengths, abilities, and potential.  

Our Commitment to Our People  

When you join FLINT, we make these promises:  

• Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.  
• Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.  
• Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.  
• Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.  
• Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, FLINT grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.  

Shape Your Future. Strengthen Your Craft. Leave A Legacy.

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