EDS-03 / PE-04 - Senior Learning Specialist

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates resulting from this appointment process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions within Global Affairs Canada, with various linguistic profiles and/or requirements as well as tenures which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in advising Senior Leaders/Management on the development of adult learning programs and projects and/or major policy initiatives
-*Recent experience in leading all phases of the development of adult learning programs and projects using an Adult Education instructional design framework(s)
-*Recent experience in selecting, contracting and supervising the work of training consultants
-*Recent experience in the management of client/stakeholder relations with public, private, academic or non-profit organizations that have an international focus

*Recent is defined as time period of 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Master’s or Doctoral degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in conducting research including research design, data collection and data analysis using basic qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Experience in studying or working overseas.
- Experience in applying Talent Management Policies and advising Senior Leaders on Talent Management Program implementation.
- Experience in facilitation of workshops including in the domains of Leadership Development and/or Organizational Development.
- Experience in the management of client/stakeholder relations with public, private, academic or non-profit organizations that have an international focus.

Degree equivalency

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 project management systems and processes.
- Knowledge of current and major international issues that have an impact on or involve Canada.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to design and deliver a learning product.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Judgment.
- Effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
- Strategic thinking and partnerships.
- Initiative, problem-solving and creativity.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to assessments. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Your communication skills may be assessed through your application and/or any other means of correspondence.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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