We are looking for an experienced Director, Learning and Development to shape and advance a company-wide learning vision for a prominent Canadian organization in Toronto, Ontario. This leadership role will guide the creation of impactful development initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee growth, and organizational performance across corporate, retail, and operational teams. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to build a strong learning culture supported by measurable outcomes, modern learning tools, and forward-looking talent development strategies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and lead a comprehensive learning and development strategy that aligns with business priorities and long-term workforce needs.<br>• Design and implement scalable programs covering onboarding, leadership growth, compliance training, functional capability building, and career development.<br>• Collaborate with executive and business leaders to assess skill gaps and deliver learning solutions that address current and future capability requirements.<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and support to the Learning and Development team to maintain a high standard of performance and service delivery.<br>• Strengthen the use of learning platforms and digital tools to improve access, engagement, and effectiveness across diverse employee groups.<br>• Track program success through data, reporting, and performance indicators, then use findings to refine learning initiatives on an ongoing basis.<br>• Contribute to workforce planning efforts by identifying emerging skill needs and recommending development priorities for the organization.<br>• Oversee learning-related budgets and manage relationships with external vendors and training partners to ensure value and quality.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across corporate, retail, and operations to embed continuous learning into everyday performance and development practices.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and expand market presence in Stoney Creek, Ontario. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on field sales, focusing on building strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and improving profitability across the territory. The successful candidate will use market insights to guide sales efforts, support team performance, and contribute to long-term business development in the fire safety and fire suppression systems sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive profitable sales growth within the assigned territory by managing opportunities, strengthening account performance, and maintaining focus on margin and cost control.<br>• Contribute to annual sales planning by preparing forecasts, assessing market potential, and tracking year-over-year performance to support budget development.<br>• Monitor competitor activity, pricing conditions, and industry developments, then share actionable insights that help expand distribution channels and reinforce customer relationships.<br>• Identify emerging markets, new service opportunities, and product expansion possibilities, and work with internal stakeholders to align pricing and go-to-market strategies.<br>• Support the development of sales targets and business plans, review progress against goals, and provide coaching that helps improve team effectiveness.<br>• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through prospecting, cold outreach, client visits, and ongoing relationship management with new and existing customers.<br>• Help move opportunities through the sales cycle by documenting account activity, supporting negotiations, resolving customer concerns, and encouraging effective selling practices across the team.<br>• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer-facing functions while gathering market intelligence and promoting business growth opportunities.<br>• Promote a safe working environment by following health and safety requirements, participating in training, and reinforcing compliance with company and legislative standards.<br>• Prepare reports, participate in management and sales meetings, and support broader team development initiatives, including training and succession planning.
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing organization within the restoration and property services industry. They are seeking a Business & Marketing Development Manager to strengthen relationships, expand business opportunities, and increase the company's visibility throughout the Fraser Valley.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a strategic yet hands-on role for a relationship-driven professional who enjoys being active in the community, building partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams. You will serve as a key ambassador for the organization, developing relationships with insurance professionals, brokers, adjusters, property managers, and commercial and community partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Business Development & Relationship Management</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with insurance professionals, adjusters, brokers, property managers, and industry partners.</li><li>Conduct regular and quarterly visits with insurance broker offices throughout the Fraser Valley.</li><li>Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand market presence.</li><li>Research and pursue RFP opportunities with schools, hospitals, government agencies, senior care facilities, and commercial clients.</li><li>Monitor local market and industry developments.</li><li>Maintain accurate CRM records of contacts, meetings, opportunities, interactions, and follow-ups.</li><li>Develop and maintain a strong network of referral and strategic partners.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing & Community Presence</strong></p><ul><li>Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, networking functions, and community events.</li><li>Plan and coordinate CE classes, client appreciation events, networking events, and other client-facing initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate Project Manager participation at key client and industry events.</li><li>Support marketing initiatives that increase brand awareness and strengthen the company's local reputation.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a key liaison between Project Managers and external stakeholders, ensuring strong communication and relationship continuity.</li><li>Maintain visibility into each Project Manager's book of business and assist with job coverage planning.</li><li>Coordinate internally to align business development activities with operational capacity and client expectations.</li><li>Participate in weekly sales and leadership meetings.</li><li>Prepare bi-weekly business development and activity reports for the General Manag</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced People and Culture Manager to lead human resources initiatives in Waterloo, Ontario. This position plays a key role in strengthening employee experience, supporting leaders across the organization, and fostering a respectful, high-performing workplace. The successful candidate will combine strategic insight with practical execution across talent, labour relations, compliance, and total rewards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide leadership to the People and Culture function, developing team capability and maintaining responsive, high-quality HR support across the organization.<br>• Advise leaders on employee matters such as performance concerns, workplace investigations, policy application, and complex employee relations issues.<br>• Partner with operational leaders and union representatives to support collective bargaining preparation, address grievances, and sustain constructive labour relations.<br>• Lead hiring and integration efforts while advancing workforce planning, succession strategies, and leadership growth programs.<br>• Administer employee benefits, disability and leave programs, workplace accommodations, and broader total rewards processes with accuracy and care.<br>• Monitor adherence to employment standards, workplace policies, labour obligations, and occupational health and safety requirements.<br>• Use workforce data and reporting to identify trends, recommend improvements, and strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.