Learning Officer

Important messages

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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 requirements by respecting the maximum number of words (500 words) provided for this purpose. Resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Only applications submitted on-line will be accepted.

Duties

The Learning Officer participates in the development and delivery of assigned learning projects; executes assigned learning project steps and summarizes findings to make appropriate conclusions and recommendations; aids in researching subject matter and understanding of the learning entity; and interprets information and produces analysis to provide pertinent insight.

Work environment

Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada has been recognized as one of the Top Employers for Young People for five years running and as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the past ten years! Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to get so much more on our award-winning team!

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

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:
ED1
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics 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:
EX1 Experience applying the principles, methodologies, and techniques of adult learning.
EX2 Experience in creating learning materials for adults.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AQ-ED1 Certification in adult learning or instructional design.
AQ-EX1 Experience working with eLearning development tools (e.g. Articulate, Captivate, Lectora, etc.).
AQ-EX2 Experience facilitating training for adults.
AQ-EX3 Experience in assessment of adult learning.
AQ-EX4 Experience with the coordination and delivery of adult learning.
AQ-EX5 Experience in developing or delivering regulatory training programs.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Multiple bilingual profiles BBB/BBB; CCC/CCC; CBC/CBC; CBB/CBB; English Essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 Knowledge of instructional design framework(s) for adult learning.
K2 Knowledge of blended learning environments for adult learning.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
A1 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3 Ability to research, analyze and provide recommendations.
A4 Ability to develop, monitor and adjust plans to achieve goals.
A5 Ability to risk manage in learning environments (ability to troubleshoot).

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1 Respectful of Diversity
PS2 Interpersonal Relationships
PS3 Thoroughness
PS4 Flexibility
PS5 Judgement

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Health 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OR1 Willing and able to work overtime on occasion
OR2 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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, management may use top down or random selection at various steps in the process to determine the number of candidates who will continue in the process.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are currently working from home. Rest assured that the required health and safety measures are already in place, in accordance with public health guidelines, for those needing access to the office.

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.