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

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, education technology, distance education, or another specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1 – A minimum of two (2) years of experience designing and evaluating adult distance learning courses.
EX2 – Experience managing and coordinating multiple concurrent projects and teams
EX3 – Experience collecting, classifying learning materials
EX4 – Experience conducting research using online resources
EX5 – Experience utilizing e-Leaning software platforms such as Articulate Storyline, SABA, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, or other similar electronic courseware authoring software.

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

Various language requirements
-English Essential
-Various bilingual imperative linguistic profiles including: (BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1 – Knowledge of adult learning: theories, principles and practices.
K2 – Knowledge of innovative androgogical / pedagogical approaches and learning initiatives.
K3 – Knowledge of trends in e-learning programming and development.

Abilities

A1 – Ability to communicate effectively
A2 – Ability to organize work, manage multiple requests and meet deadlines.
A3 – Ability to systematically analyse information, assess client’s needs, draw logical conclusions, and plan follow-up actions.

Personal Suitability

PS1 - Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
PS2 - Thinking Things Through
PS3 -Working Effectively with Others
PS4 - Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
PS5 - Creativity

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

Education

AQ1 – Graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a specialty relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience

AQ2 – Experience in the contracting services through DND Supply Arrangement and Standing Offer contracting vehicles (or comparable / transferrable experience that an applicant would have acquired from outside DND).
AQ3 – Experience conducting training needs analysis and identifying training establishment requirements.
AQ4 – Experience utilizing performance improvement principles.

Operational Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel outside Victoria (Capital Region District) and occasionally within Canada and/or abroad, for operational requirements as needed.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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.