If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Learning and Development Assistant to join our Learning and Development team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Organizes in Person Learning sessions including but not limited to, scheduling in person training with facilitators and participants, ensuring equipment is functioning and ordering food as required per sessions.
• Photocopies and assembles printed materials for training as needed
• Ensures training program attendance is managed and maintained in Session Manager
• Records session evaluation feedback
• Assists with the administration of annual compliance education by completing sign off/attendance records
• Supports the management of the Learning email inbox. Answers questions or filters to subject matter experts. Follows up where necessary.
• Supports the communication of messages from the L&D team using multiple communication tools
• Manages the Caught you Being Great/Safe/Green cards including correcting errors, accuracy of logos and mailing to appropriate locations for employee distribution.
• Processes Great People store items including employee redemption/delivery and maintaining inventory

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• High school diploma/GED
• Administrative Professional diploma
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Bilingualism in English and French
• Experience with student placement tracking software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); use of Learning Management System (LMS)
• Strong organization skills, high attention to detail and demonstrated initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Organization

Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.

Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home