Inland Truck and Equipment Head of Learning & Development

Head of Learning & Development

Inland Truck and Equipment

Burnaby, BC

Inland Truck and Equipment (“Inland”) is the dynamic leader in the heavy-duty truck and equipment marketplace. With roots dating back to the 1940s, Inland is now one of the largest heavy truck and equipment dealerships in North America and one of the largest privately held family businesses in BC. With a workforce of over 1,700 employees and over 40 locations across Canada and in California, Arizona and New Mexico, Inland offers a varied mix of sales, leasing, parts, and service offerings. The Inland team is proud to sell and service Kenworth, Link-Belt, CASE, Tigercat, and many more brands. With 70 years of experience, financial stability, an experienced management team, industry leading market position and reputation, the company is positioned for further growth and expansion, particularly in the US market and through additional acquisitions.

As part of the continued evolution of the company and the organization’s emphasis on people, an opportunity now exists for a talented learning and development leader to join the organization as the new Head of Learning & Development. With the full support and engagement of the leadership and with the current L&D program very much in its initial stages, the Head of Learning & Development will be joining at an exciting time.

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Head of Learning & Development will be responsible for creating a learning culture with the ultimate goal of enhancing capabilities to drive a competitive advantage in Canada and the US. The position will lead the design, development, and deployment of impactful and cost-effective learning solutions in areas of capability development including trades, leadership frameworks, talent development, and performance management. Managing a small team, the successful candidate must be able to influence, build relationships and partner closely with the business and operations to deliver on L&D initiatives and ensure that the L&D strategic plan and associated programs will positively impact company culture and overall performance and is aligned with business objectives and operational needs.

The ideal candidate is an experienced L&D leader with a proven track record in both the development and implementation of L&D programs across a large business ideally in a multi-site, industrial and geographically dispersed environment. With superior relationship building skills and the ability to influence at both the front line and executive levels, the Head of L&D will bring best practices and is innovative and strategic in their approach, but is also a highly practical and hands-on practitioner that understands the importance of a business-oriented program.

This is an incredible opportunity to build and lead the learning and talent development vision, strategy and foundation for one of the largest and most reputable companies headquartered in BC.

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In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the expected base salary range for this role is $130-150k plus bonus and benefits but may vary based on the successful candidate.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.