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Grant Drmaj

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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.

About

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.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 7 roles

Owner / Learning Consultant · LearningJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

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 · McLean & CompanyJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

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 · Canada Deposit Insurance CorporationJan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

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 · Canadian Medical Protective AssociationJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Training & Development Consultant · ManulifeJan 2015 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Performance Coach & Trainer · Admiral InsuranceJan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Designated Trainer · MinacsJan 2008 – Jan 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education· 10

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy · Mount Saint Vincent University2030 – 2010
Master of Education in Open, Distance, and Digital Education · Athabasca University2021 – 2025
Certificate in Human Resources Management · Carleton University2030 – 2022
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion · Cornell University2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 6

Reliability Security Clearance2024 – 2025
Master of Education in Open, Distance, and Digital Education2021 – 2025
Certificate in Human Resources Management2030 – 2022
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion2021 – 2025

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