Learning Coordinator

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Thank you so much for taking the time to participate in this process. We regret to inform you that we will not be giving further consideration to your candidacy as this process has been cancelled.

We apologize for the inconvenience and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Duties

Stream 1 – Learning Coordinator
• Conducts Learning needs analysis, leads LNA workshops
• Actively participates in needs analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of learning materials
• Actively participates in the development of assessment tools and evaluation tools for courses
• Delivers train the trainer or other courses to internal training team.

Stream 2 – Learning Coordinator (Program Management)
• Establishes operational project budget and ensures follow up on commitments
• Participates in the configuration of the learning management system to ensure efficacy of use and data collection
• Plans and supervises the delivery of courses
• Ensures quality of learning materials in both languages

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 2 indeterminate positions. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis within Health Canada.

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, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the classification.

Note: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Stream 1 – Learning Coordinator
Stream 2 – Learning Coordinator (Project Management)

Stream 1 and 2

E1 - Experience in developing or delivering regulatory training programs in a Federal or Provincial organization with regulatory functions.

E2 - Significant* experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners/stakeholders.

E3 - Experience in researching and analyzing data to provide evidence-based recommendations to senior management

E4 - Experience in using the MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint.

Experience Criteria - Stream 1 (must meet all of the following experience to be considered for the Learning Coordinator Position)

E5 – Significant* experience in at least two of the following:
• Conducting learning Needs Assessment and Instructional program analysis
• Instructional program design
• Instructional program development
• Instructional program evaluation

E6– Experience in developing and evaluating learning materials for adults in complex** learning environments

E7 – Experience delivering training or coaching facilitators

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing these duties full-time for a period of 2 consecutive years.
**A complex learning environment is one in which there are multi-faceted considerations, technical specializations, regulatory implications or diverging points of view, and where the best path forward is not always the most obvious or the simplest.

Experience Criteria - Stream 2 - Candidates must meet all of the following experience to also be considered for the Stream 2 - Learning Project Management position.

E5–Significant experience in each of the following:
• Coordination of learning events
• Project Management of the training cycle

E6 Experience in establishing and maintaining a budget for learning projects, preparing yearly operational forecasts and ensuring budgetary follow up to ensure adherence to approved financial resource allocations

E7 Experience in drafting statements of work for contracting for learning projects

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1
K1 Knowledge of experiential learning methodologies for adults
K2 Knowledge of the principles of instructor-lead, online and/or blended learning for adults.

Stream 2
K3 Knowledge of project management principles and techniques for the management of learning program activities
K4 Knowledge of adult learning principles and how they impact training delivery

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Stream 1 and 2
A1 Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3 Ability to analyze data and results, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
A4 Ability to manage projects, organize work, set priorities and respect deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Stream 1 and 2
PS1 Respectful for Diversity
PS2 Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
PS3 Thinking Things Through
PS4 Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
PS5 Working effectively with others.

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

EDUCATION:

Stream 1:
Graduation with an Masters’ degree in Education from a recognized post-secondary institution

Stream 2:
Project Management or Adult Education Certificate

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1:
Experience in analyzing and interpreting legislation and regulations in the development of training
Experience working with e-learning development tools (e.g. Articulate, Storyline, etc.)

Stream 2:
Experience in facilitation techniques or coaching for adult learning
Experience with Learning Management Systems or other systems used in tracking of and reporting of training activities
Experience working with e-learning development tools (e.g. Articulate, Storyline, etc.)

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

Various language requirements
Various bilingual profiles: BBB/BBB; CCC/CCC; CBC/CBC; BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
To meet the needs of a diverse workforce, preference may be given to candidates who have indicated that they belong to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities or women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Be willing and able to work overtime on occasion
- Be willing and able to travel nationally on occasion

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

The client organization will accept applications online only.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.