Grade:  L10
Referral Level: Level 3
Division:  IGM=HR

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients. 

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. 

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and accomplished Assistant Vice President of Learning and Development to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen advisor capabilities and support IG Wealth Management (IGWM). This role will design and deliver innovative learning programs that enhance skills, drive performance, and foster career growth across our segmented advisor network and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing impactful learning strategies in dynamic environments, with a strong focus on enabling advisors to deliver exceptional client experiences. A critical component of this role is advancing skills of the future, leveraging skills ontology frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for licensing and continuing education.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define and execute the Learning and Development strategy aligned with IGWM’s business objectives.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the advisor network.
• Future Skills & Ontology Frameworks:
• Identify and integrate skills of the future—including digital fluency, data literacy, and client-centric capabilities—into all learning programs.
• Develop and maintain a skills ontology framework to map competencies, enable personalized learning pathways, and support workforce planning.
• Regulatory Compliance & Continuing Education:
• Ensure all advisor training programs meet regulatory standards for licensing and continuing education across jurisdictions.
• Partner with compliance teams to monitor evolving regulations and embed requirements into learning solutions.
• Program Development:
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs for advisors, including onboarding, advanced skills development, practice management, and leadership pathways.
• Leverage modern learning technologies and methodologies to deliver engaging, scalable solutions.
• Advisor Support:
• Partner with IGWM leadership to identify capability gaps and create targeted learning interventions.
• Equip advisors with tools and knowledge to meet evolving client needs and regulatory obligations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Build strong relationships with internal business units, field leadership, and external partners to align learning initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Provide thought leadership on best practices in advisor development and financial services training.
• Measurement and Impact:
• Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes.
• Report on learning impact to senior leadership and recommend enhancements based on data-driven insights.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Education, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Learning and Development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in designing advisor-focused training programs within financial services or a similar regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of IGWM business model and advisor success drivers.
• Demonstrated experience in skills taxonomy or ontology frameworks and future skills planning.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements for licensing and continuing education in financial services.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in modern learning platforms and digital delivery methods.

As this position is posted in Montréal, Toronto and Winnipeg, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English.

Benefits:  

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. 

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans. 

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. 

• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. 

• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).  

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.    

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.  

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Please apply by December 19, 2025. 

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