Training & Development Specialist - PGSV (Power Grids Services)

The opportunity

Are you passionate about empowering teams through impactful learning experiences? Join our Canadian PGSV (Power Grids Service & Remanufacturing) team as a Training and Development Specialist and help shape the future of field service excellence. You'll collaborate with leaders across field service and factory operations to design and deploy training systems that drive performance, engagement, and growth. This is your chance to lead the transformation of our onboarding and development programs, including the launch of a new training facility in Cambridge, Ontario. If you're a change agent with a knack for adult learning, coaching, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Design and manage onboarding, training, and certification programs tailored to PGSV field service operations.
• Assess current training practices and recommend improvements to boost performance.
• Collaborate with leadership, HR, and support teams to enhance development strategies.
• Lead the setup and strategy for the new Cambridge training facility.
• Develop training materials using adult learning methodologies.
• Build trainer capabilities and foster a culture of learning.
• Track KPIs to measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage training resources, tools, and budget.
• Share best practices across internal and external networks.
• Support technical skill development in high-voltage breakers and transformers.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Training & Development or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Experience in a fast-paced, matrixed manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to coach and facilitate across all levels.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Technical knowledge of high-voltage equipment and services.
• Lean management system experience is a strong asset.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

• Health Care: Medical, dental, vision, etc.
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
• Family Care: 24/7 employee and family assistance program (EAP), comprehensive group insurance, and access to telemedicine services.
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs, fitness and wellness programs.
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.