LEARNING ADVISOR ED-EDS-02

Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish a partially assessed pool of candidates that may be used to staff identical or similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level and with various official language proficiencies such as : (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC), and various tenures using various staffing mechanisms such as: (Indeterminate appointment, Term appointment, Acting appointment, Deployment, Assignment or Secondment) within Global Affairs Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences, international relations, intercultural studies, international development or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

*Recent experience in delivering training to adult learners.

Experience in designing, managing and evaluating adult learning programs and projects using an Adult Education instructional design framework(s).

Experience in selecting, contracting, and supervising the work of training consultants.

Experience in assessing individual and organizational learning and performance needs.

Experience in defining the scope, objectives and statement of work of projects and negotiating contractual arrangements with clients.

A minimum of three (3) consecutive months' experience working and living overseas in a non-western country.

Experience in the management of client relations with public, private or non-profit organizations that have an international focus.

Experience using current technologies for the design and implementation of distance education and training.

* Recent is defined as having performed such tasks within the past five (5) years

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of adult learning: theories, principles and practices.

Knowledge of the competencies and performance required that make an individual effective when working interculturally.

Knowledge of project management systems and processes.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally and to make presentations.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Ability to prepare clear and concise communications in writing.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships;

Client service attitude;

Initiative and creativity;

Teamwork;

Adaptability.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION

Masters degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences, international relations, intercultural studies, international development or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in coordinating or managing intercultural learning programmes.

Experience in working and living overseas for twelve (12) consecutive months or more on a long term assignment(s) within a non-western country(s).

Experience in conducting research including research design, data collection and data analysis using basic qualitative and quantitative methods.

Experience working with current international development program / project management frameworks and methodologies (e.g. Results Based Management, Logic Models, Outcome Mapping, etc).

Experience in the facilitation of workshops and other forums involving a range of stakeholders for the purposes of decision making, work planning, lessons learned and other team functions.

Experience in the management and/or facilitation of leadership development training.

Experience in providing guidance to employees identified as part of Talent Management.

Fluency in a language other than English or French.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Secret Security Clearance. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Department is responsible for the security clearance process.

Willingness and capacity to travel outside the National Capital Region area and occasionally across Canada and/or abroad.

Willingness and capacity to work overtime on short notice.

Other information

Notes:

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
2. Reference checks will be sought.
3. An interview will be administered.
4. You must provide proof of your education credentials.
5. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
6. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
7. A written exam will be administered.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.