Disability Specialist, Training & Development

We’re looking for a Training Specialist who will make a difference to our customers through superior training development and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have disability case management experience with a focus on health recovery, support and return to work. You’ll also possess a strong background in training delivery with experience in program design and development. You’ll be joining a dispersed national team of dedicated disability management trainers. This role reports directly to the Associate Manager of Training and Development on the National Best Practices team.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, analyze, develop, deliver and support learning centric training programs to multiple audiences, in multiple locations/time zones
• Create/maintain training curriculum and materials
• Develop/support development of on-line recorded and eLearning modules
• Identify development opportunities and training gaps through formal needs analysis and measurement and evaluation strategies
• Provide feedback to learners and leaders
• Track and report training data
• A subject matter expert in adult learning theories and practices
• Participate in team/department project work
• Assist with coaching and RTIW duties as needed
• Identify training risks and collaborates to initiate risk mitigation process
• Plan, monitor and evaluate training success through multiple levels of training evaluations
• Facilitate learning through various strategies and methods
• Research and implement leading-edge training and development practices
• Document processes and procedures on Manusource

Qualifications:

• Disability Case Management experience across all benefits lines an asset, STD or LTD is required.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.​

• Customer focused with very strong listening skills

• Accountable and seeks win-win solutions

• Highly organized and analytical

• Always focused on continuous improvement

• Embraces and can influence change

• Fosters and maintains collaborative working relationships

• Superior influence, negotiation, and relationship management skills

• Knowledge of agile and change management methods

• Proficient and flexible in balancing multiple changing priorities in a demanding, deadline driven environment.

• Creative, innovative with strong technical aptitude

• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities

• Knowledge and experience in remote training

• Able to document and communicate complex ideas in a simplified way

• Extensive knowledge of Disability Management techniques and skills gained through experience in effective Disability Case Management
• Well-developed knowledge of the disability industry
• Analytical, research, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge in Adult Learning theories and practices

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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Referenced Salary Location

CAN, Ontario - Full Time RemoteRemote

Salary range is expected to be between

$59,100.00 CAD - $98,500.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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