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Assessment accommodation

Stream 1 (Centre of Learning for International Affairs and Global Leadership) – Senior Learning Specialist
Stream 2 (Centre for Learning Services) – Senior E-Learning Advisor
Stream 3 (Centre for Corporate Services Learning) – Senior Learning Advisor (Anticipatory)

Duties

Centre for Learning in International Affairs and Global Leadership (CFSD)
We support employees in the development of their international competencies in International Affairs and Global Leadership. We respond to the department’s new and emerging learning needs related to policy and geographic area. We offer you a broad range of courses and programs, from onboarding training, including Foreign Service officers, to supervisory, management and leadership development, including the Heads of Mission pre-departure program.

Centre for Learning Services (CFSE)
We plan, organize and coordinate activities related to the overall management of the Institute. We also coordinate all corporate planning and reporting exercises. Our services include needs analysis and developing strategies for training, evaluations, design and support online courses, registration and logistics, client relations, marketing and outreach and required training.

Centre for Learning in International and Domestic Operations (CFSS)
We develop and provide corporate training to employees at headquarters, missions and the Common Services Delivery Points (CSDPs). We offer systems training, pre-posting training for Management and Consular Officers (MCOs) and Foreign Service Executive Administrative Assistants (FSEAA). We also facilitate blended learning programs for Locally Engaged Staff and training at headquarters on International Assistance Programming.

Work environment

Canadian Foreign Service Institute
The Institute is the primary training provider for Global Affairs Canada. We offer training to clients in federal, provincial and municipal governments. We also offer training to non-governmental organizations, foreign governments and organizations, academic institutions and, in certain cases, private sector companies. The training is offered on a cost-recovery basis.

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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 positions on an indeterminate basis with various linguistic requirements. There is also 1 position that we anticipate staffing in the future on an indeterminate basis with CBC/CBC linguistic requirements.

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures and/or linguistic requirements within Global Affairs 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 university with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the group such as international relations or a related discipline.

NOTE:
Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of 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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STREAMS:
Experience in advising management on the development of adult learning programs, projects

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 1 AND 3:
*Recent and **significant experience in leading all phases of the development of adult learning programs and projects using specific Adult Education instructional design framework(s).

*Recent is defined as having performed such tasks within the past eight (8) years
**Significant requires breadth/depth/complexity in work performance. EX:Full time work for 3+ years or part-time for 6+ years.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 2:
Recent* and significant** experience in leading all phases of an online learning solution using a specific adult education model.

*Recent is defined as having performed such tasks within the past three (3) years
**Significant requires breadth/depth/complexity in work performance.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 3
Experience in managing blended learning programs.
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners and stakeholders.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TO STREAM 1:
Master’s and/or PhD degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences or a related discipline.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TO STREAM 3:
Master’s degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 1:
Experience in selecting, contracting and supervising the work of training consultants.
Experience in the management of client and stakeholder relations with public, private, academic or non-profit organizations that have an international focus.
Experience in applying Talent Management Policies and advising Senior Leaders on Talent Management Program implementation or experience in facilitation of workshops including in the domains of Leadership Development or Organizational Development.
A minimum of three (3) consecutive months’ experience working and living abroad in a country that you are not a citizen of.

ASSET EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 2:
Experience in supervising either a team of at least one individual or the work of consultants.
Experience in assessing learning needs and/or solutions based on an evaluation model.
Experience in interpreting training and evaluation data.

ASSET EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 3:
Previous work experience related to the organizational structure of Canadian missions abroad.
Experience in facilitation techniques or coaching for adult learning.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE SPECIFIC TO STREAM 1:
Knowledge of current and major international issues that have an impact on or involve Canada.

ABILITIES FOR ALL STREAMS:
Ability to apply adult learning theories, principles and practices in designing learning solutions
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to prepare clear and concise communications in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

ABILITIES SPECIFIC TO STREAM 2:
Ability to apply Government of Canada web and accessibility standards to online learning solutions.
Ability to design and develop an online learning solution with the user in mind.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES FOR ALL STREAMS:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Initiative
Creativity
Strategic thinking

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be applied at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate.

Communications for this selection process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information (including the email address) is provided and updated as required.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials.

All qualifications could be assessed throughout the process, including by using email communications.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.