I’m a strategic learning partner and leader with specialties in skill-based learning, instructional design, facilitation, and learning experience technologies. I design and deliver programs that align with business goals and empower people to perform at their best. I’ve built digital learning ecosystems, led cross-functional teams, and implemented enterprise learning technologies that deliver measurable results. From onboarding to leadership development and sales enablement, I focus on practical, learner-centered solutions that scale across public and private sectors.

Grant Drmaj

I’m a strategic learning partner and leader with specialties in skill-based learning, instructional design, facilitation, and learning experience technologies. I design and deliver programs that align with business goals and empower people to perform at their best. I’ve built digital learning ecosystems, led cross-functional teams, and implemented enterprise learning technologies that deliver measurable results. From onboarding to leadership development and sales enablement, I focus on practical, learner-centered solutions that scale across public and private sectors.

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I’m a strategic learning partner and leader with specialties in skill-based learning, instructional design, facilitation, and learning experience technologies. I design and deliver programs that align with business goals and empower people to perform at their best.

I’ve built digital learning ecosystems, led cross-functional teams, and implemented enterprise learning technologies that deliver measurable results. From onboarding to leadership development and sales enablement, I focus on practical, learner-centered solutions that scale across public and private sectors.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Learning Consultant at Learning
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading design and delivery of digital learning products and onboarding programs; building a scalable digital learning ecosystem; cross-functional team leadership; client engagement; revenue growth.
Director, Digital Learning & Instructional Design at McLean & Company
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led a cross-functional team of instructional designers, eLearning specialists, facilitators, and product managers. Owned the learning portfolio including McLean Academy, Elevate HR, and training decks. Reduced production time by 25% and shortened time-to-market. Built go-to-market learning products including DEI and Leadership training; collaborated with Sales to create sales-enabled learning.
Manager, Learning Programs & Experience at Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Led a new learning department including instructional design specialists and external consultants. Managed learning programs, schedules, resources, budgets, and client feedback. Digitized onboarding, boosting engagement and reducing attrition; delivered training for ERP and wellness programs.
Learning Project Manager at Canadian Medical Protective Association
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Managed end-to-end learning project delivery for healthcare professional training initiatives.
Training & Development Consultant at Manulife
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with financial wholesale business development teams to support sales enablement and product knowledge. Delivered onboarding for business development managers and sales reps; developed and delivered training content for SaaS CRM and ERP implementations; introduced learning technologies including an LMS and AI-driven micro-learning; delivered live sessions at regional and annual sales conferences.
Performance Coach & Trainer at Admiral Insurance
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Supported a team of over 200 insurance agents by delivering onboarding and ongoing sales-enabled training programs. Built and managed a talent development program; coached and mentored staff.
Designated Trainer at Minacs
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Delivered onboarding and sales-enabled training in a third-party contact center environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Mount Saint Vincent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Master of Education in Open, Distance, and Digital Education at Athabasca University
January 1, 2021 - December 4, 2025
Certificate in Human Resources Management at Carleton University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion at Cornell University
January 1, 2021 - December 4, 2025
Certificate in Adult Education at Dalhousie University
January 1, 2018 - December 4, 2025
Master of Education in Open, Distance, and Digital Education at Athabasca University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Mount Saint Vincent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Certificate in Human Resources Management at Carleton University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Certificate in Adult Education at Dalhousie University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Reliability Security Clearance
January 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Master of Education in Open, Distance, and Digital Education
January 1, 2021 - December 4, 2025
Certificate in Human Resources Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion
January 1, 2021 - December 4, 2025
Certificate in Adult Education
January 1, 2018 - December 4, 2025
Reliability Security Clearance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert

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