National Learning Officer / National Learning Advisor

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

Stream Information:
Stream #1: National Learning Officer (ED-EDS-02)
Stream #2: National Learning Advisor (ED-EDS-03)

You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (Junk mail).

When you apply for this process, please keep in mind that some essential merit criteria (education, experience, abilities and competencies) will be assessed by the answers you provide in your online application. As a result, please ensure you allow yourself a significant amount of time to complete this application.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be evaluated in the application you submit.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information in your answers to questions.

Résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in the screening questions.

Education and/or Experience factors in the asset qualifications may be used for screening. Applicants should clearly demonstrate on their application if they meet any of the education and/or experience asset qualifications.

All information must be provided through the “apply online” application process. Do not fax, mail, email or drop-off a hard copy application as these will not be accepted. To apply in an alternate format due to disability, you must contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures, language requirements, and/or security clearance levels in various Federal Government Departments or Agencies, in various locations. There may be opportunities to work in various locations in Canada, including the possibility for virtual work.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education (Streams #1 & #2):
ED 1 – Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience (Streams #1 & #2:):
EX 1 – Significant experience* in conducting research and analysis for the design and development of learning material used to train a group.
EX 2 – Significant experience* in delivering training in a learning environment.
EX 3 – Significant experience* in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning provided.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR STREAM #2
EX 4 – Significant experience* consulting with subject matter experts to assess learning needs, determine appropriate learning modalities and effective delivery practices.
EX 5 – Experience providing advice and/or peer coaching on instructional methodologies and practices.

* “Significant experience” refers to the depth and breadth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity, as well as type (range, scope and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria.

Abilities (Streams #1 & #2):
AB 1 – Ability to communicate.
AB 2 – Ability to prioritize work and manage competing and conflicting demands.
AB 3 – Ability to create comprehensive training plans for targeted learning oriented to adult learners.
AB 4 – Ability to deliver a presentation.

Personal Suitabilities (Streams #1 & #2):
PS 1 – Judgment
PS 2 – Effective interpersonal relationships
PS 3 – Flexibility

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL SUITABILITY FOR STREAM #2
PS 4 – Leadership

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

Asset Qualifications (Streams #1 & #2):
AE1 – Experience as a Member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
AE2 – Master’s degree in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
AE3 – Experience in adult education.
AE4 – Diploma/training in Instructional Design and Development.
AE5 – Experience working with Veterans Affairs Canada providing front line services to clients.
AE6 – Experience in liaising with government departments, educational institutions, and/or other specialized areas that would be relevant to the learning content in discussion.
AE7 – Significant experience* in supervision.

* “Significant experience” refers to the depth and breadth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity, as well as type (range, scope and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one (1) of the designated employment equity groups under the Employment Equity Act: women; Aboriginal peoples; visible minorities; persons with disabilities.

Operational Requirement:
OR1 – Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
OR2 – Some positions may require the ability to travel nationally for work-related purposes.

Conditions of employment

Reliability or 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

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service only) in order to adequately assess the candidates.

Other sources of information (e.g. performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria. Recent and past performance agreements may be used as part of the assessment. Please be prepared to provide such documentation should it be requested.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for assignment, deployment or secondment opportunities before other candidates.

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.