Program Lead - Learning Centre

BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Program Lead – Learning Centre to join our People division in our Victoria Office.

We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Songhees Nation of the Coast Salish People. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities.  We value BC and also, truly value our people.

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Who you are

You are an exceptional communicator who translates learning needs into clear, actionable plans that support leaders and employees across the organization. You bring expert knowledge in adult learning and capability development, enabling you to lead BC Assessment’s Learning Centre and deliver programs that strengthen talent pipelines, enhance workplace culture, and drive employee engagement. You have a genuine passion for learning and are energized by creating meaningful development experiences that help employees succeed.

You think critically and strategically about how learning solutions are designed, delivered, and measured to ensure programs are impactful, scalable, and aligned with organizational priorities. You balance strong attention to detail with a clear focus on broader strategic objectives and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

You are a seasoned program, project, and people leader who is comfortable working with a wide range of learning technologies. You collaborate effectively across all levels, building strong partnerships with internal subject matter experts and external providers, and lead with influence to achieve results. With experience in mid to large-sized organizations, you foster talent through both individual coaching and system-wide frameworks, while staying current with emerging trends and continuously improving how learning is experienced across the organization.

What you’ll get to do

The Program Lead – Learning Centre leads BC Assessment’s employee learning and capability development practice, including the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of corporate learning programs. This role is responsible for building talent for critical roles, strengthening workplace culture, and increasing employee engagement, all in alignment with BC Assessment’s strategic and corporate business plan.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic People Programs, this role provides leadership, expertise, and innovation to advance corporate learning priorities. Working closely with Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, the Program Lead leads the Corporate Learning Strategy - from design to implementation to communication and measurement - while managing a complex, multi-stream Learning Centre and fostering strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice, briefings, and presentations to executives, directors, and managers on learning, talent development, and strategic people programs.

• Overseeing multiple programs and initiatives, including knowledge retention and change management.

• Designing, delivering, and evaluating corporate learning programs using a variety of methods, including in-person, virtual, and e-learning platforms, and implementing measurement frameworks to support continuous improvement.

• Managing the Learning Centre budget, vendor relationships, and procurement processes, including large-scale contracts and partnerships.

• Collaborating with internal subject matter experts, external providers, and partners to develop and deliver high-quality learning content and experiences.

• Supporting leaders with initiatives that enhance performance and employee development.

• Providing leadership, coaching, and support to employees and internal trainers involved in the delivery of learning programs.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

• Location: Victoria, BC

• Compensation: $100,077 - $122,317

• Competition Close Date:  Sunday, May 17th, 2026 @ 11:59PM

*The salary range provided is based on our current Management salary structure. The successful candidate's placement will consider qualifications, experience, market norms, and internal equity. The typical recruitment range spans from the minimum to the mid-range, with the potential to advance to the maximum through performance-based increases.

What you bring to the team

Education

• Successful completion of a related degree in Leadership and Training, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Management Development, Adult Education or equivalent field of study.

• Masters degree would be an asset.

• Coaching designation would be an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in employee learning and organizational development, preferably in a public sector unionized environment.

• Experience in the design, development and delivery of corporate learning programs.

• Demonstrated corporate training management experience.

• Experience with psychometric assessments, LMS and eLearning technologies, eCertification platforms, digital adoption platform (DAP) technologies or related EdTech.

• Experience facilitating for large groups, presenting to senior leaders and executives and speaking/presenting on video technologies (e.g. Webex/Zoom).

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why you’ll love it here

We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:

• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.

• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.

• Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.

• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

• Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.

At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British ​Columbia. Our values include:​ ​​

• ​We are here for each other

• We own our experience

• We are one team

• We are dedicated learners​

Our commitment to you

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.

One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views.​ We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups/Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities or Expressions.

What else you should know

• Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications.  If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.

• Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.

• If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully.  Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.

• All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.

What’s next

• Interviews are scheduled for the week of first week of June

• An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established

• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).