Job Description

Shape the future of learning at MOVATI Athletic and help build a culture that delivers on the promise we make to our members: feel welcome, feel comfortable, feel healthy.

MOVATI Athletic is a leading organization in the fitness industry with a strong commitment to service excellence, employee development and continued growth. We are seeking a strategic, innovative and people-focused Director, L&D to lead our Learning & Development function and shape how our employees learn, develop and grow.

This pivotal leadership role will drive our organizational learning strategy, strengthen employee and leadership capabilities, and introduce innovative learning solutions that support business performance and growth.

If you're passionate about developing people, driving innovation and creating meaningful learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Role:

• Develop and execute the organization's learning strategy, including multi-year roadmaps and capability frameworks aligned with business priorities and growth.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and lead learning initiatives that strengthen employee performance, leadership development and career progression.
• Define and advance the learning technology and AI strategy, leveraging innovative solutions to enhance learning effectiveness and accessibility.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and the design and delivery of engaging instructor-led, virtual and eLearning programs.
• Establish learning metrics and success measures to evaluate program effectiveness, employee development and business impact.
• Lead learning project prioritization, resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders, Operations, People & Culture and subject matter experts to translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
• Ensure learning initiatives reflect MOVATI's Service Excellence standards, Core Values and Institute of Excellence brand.
• Lead, coach and develop the Learning team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, including developing and implementing organizational learning strategies and programs.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic learning planning, capability development and leading organizational learning initiatives.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing employees.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, learning technologies and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong business acumen, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business priorities into effective learning solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with leadership development, succession planning or employee career development initiatives is considered an asset.

Role Perks:

We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes competitive wages, complimentary membership and ongoing training to help ensure you are always learning. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits after 3 months of employment.

Since 1997, we've built the foundation of MOVATI Athletic on our five Core Values: Care, Commitment, Authenticity, Diversity and Work Ethic. As we continue to grow, we're committed to creating an environment where our employees can develop, succeed and build meaningful careers.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Ready to shape the future of learning at MOVATI? Click that button and apply today!

We can't wait to meet you!