Senior Learning Advisor

Update: Closing date amended to January 6, 2022.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Consular, Security and Emergency Management Branch (CFM) from Global Affairs Canada provides travel advice and consular assistance and contributes to timely and whole-of-government coordinated responses to international emergencies such as natural disasters, civil unrest, pandemics, etc. It also manages the various programs governing the security of people, information and goods. The Department's presence in more than 150 countries, including countries with higher security risks or that are more prone to emergencies, makes it very important to develop effective employee training programs.

The Consular, Security and Emergency Management Branch (CFM) is looking for Senior Learning Specialists for the development of training programs and products to help employees in their work, such as assisting Canadians abroad, but also to ensure they have the proper knowledge and skills to remain safe while at post.

Work environment

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidates will work remotely from their residence location until further notice. Global affairs Canada is moving towards a hybrid model, where selected candidates will be expected to work at 125 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa with a combination of remote work.

Intent of the process

Immediate Needs: The purpose of this process is to fill two (2) positions.

Future needs: A pool of candidates may be established to fill similar positions within Global Affairs Canada. The tenures and language requirements may vary depending on the positions to be filled.

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, home economics or some other specialty (i.e. international relations) relevant to the positions in the classification

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1 Experience in advising Senior Leaders/Management on the development of adult learning programs and projects and/or major policy initiatives.

E2 *Significant experience in leading all phases of the development of programs and projects using an Adult Education instructional design framework(s).

E3 *Significant experience in the management of client/stakeholder relations with public, private, academic or non-profit organizations.

* Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

A1 Master’s or Doctoral degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

A2 Experience in conducting research including research design, data collection and data analysis using basic qualitative and quantitative methods.

A3 Experience in selecting training consultants and drafting documents for the contracts.

A4 Experience in facilitation of workshops.

A5 Knowledge of learning management systems such as Moodle, Brightspace, etc.

A6 Knowledge of Government of Canada Accessibility guidelines.

A7 Knowledge of e-learning software to oversee the design, development and evaluation of e-learning courses.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1 Knowledge of adult learning; theories, principles and practices.

K2 Knowledge of e-learning concepts to oversee the design, development and evaluation of e-learning courses.

K3 Knowledge of training needs analysis, instructional design, theory and practice, evaluation and assessment methodology.

ABILITIES:

C1 Ability to communicate effectively orally.

C2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

C3 Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

C4 Ability to design a learning product.

C5 Ability to deliver presentations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1 Judgment.

PS2 Collaboration and cooperation.

PS3 Strategic thinking.

PS4 Initiative and creativity.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
• The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status as per the Policy unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.  You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation. 

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

INFORMATION ON SECOND LANGUAGE TESTING
In order to determine if you meet the required language profile, we will send an invitation to take the online reading and writing tests via the Public Service Resourcing System to all candidates who have indicated that they do not have valid second language test results. The invitation will be sent shortly after the closing of the poster and the candidates will have 14 days to take the 2 tests online.

Candidates who already have valid second language test results will need to email us the official Public Service Commission transcript shortly after the poster closes. To request this transcript, please visit the following web page: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/result-eng.htm

OTHER INFORMATION:
Applications at level may be considered first for a deployment.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.