Training & Development Specialist Salary in Canada

The average salary for a Training & Development Specialist in Canada is C$58,915.

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MEDIAN C$58,915

Salary

C$46k - C$81k

Bonus

C$25 - C$9k

Profit Sharing

C$2k - C$3k

Commission

C$0 - C$31k

Total Pay

C$43k - C$91k

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Job Description for Training & Development Specialist

A training and development specialist engages a diverse variety of people in learning situations, applying adult learning theory in developing multifaceted modern learning solutions (such as instructor-led training and online educational programs). Specific duties of a training and development specialist vary by industry and organization, but their general tasks include the development of training materials, guides, and presentations, the evaluation of existing training materials and methods t…Read more

Training & Development Specialist Tasks

Design, orchestrate and implement training programs for employees or clientele to help improve skills.
Determine specific educational needs by interviewing or surveying a sample of people from target population.

Training & Development Specialist Job Listings

Popular Skills for Training & Development Specialist

Training Program Development

C$59,427

74 responses

Training

C$55,387

65 responses

Facilitator

C$54,165

9 responses

Project Management

C$63,346

6 responses

Course Design

C$83,500

5 responses

Skills in Training Program Development, Project Management and Course Design are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Facilitator and Training.

Pay by Experience Level for Training & Development Specialist

An early career Training & Development Specialist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of C$53,626 based on 63 salaries. A mid-career Training & Development Specialist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$57,951 based on 49 salaries. An experienced Training & Development Specialist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$61,713 based on 42 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of C$69,496.

Pay Difference by Location

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Calgary, Alberta

▲21%

Montréal, Québec

▲14%

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

▲1%

Edmonton, Alberta

▲1%

Toronto, Ontario

▼0%

Vancouver, British Columbia

▼5%

Winnipeg, Manitoba

▼10%

Employees with Training & Development Specialist in their job title in Calgary, Alberta earn an average of 20.5% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Montréal, Québec (14.4% more) and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (1.3% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Winnipeg, Manitoba (10.0% less) and Vancouver, British Columbia (4.7% less).