Learning Specialist (ED-EDS-02) and Senior Learning Specialist (ED-EDS-03)

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

Duties

At the 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 to employees at Headquarters (HQ) or in our Canadian missions.

Work environment

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to advancing equity and embracing diversity and inclusion by implementing meaningful actions that are founded in respect, collaboration and accountability. GAC is dedicated to ensuring that its workforce both at home and abroad is representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. GAC leverages disaggregated data in order to address underrepresentation and identify barriers to employment equity groups. GAC was proud to introduce the Deputy Ministers Pilot Sponsorship Program where the objective is to provide equitable career opportunities for indigenous peoples, black and other racialized people and persons with disabilities within management positions. This one initiative runs in parallel to broader departmental efforts to increase representation and strengthen the inclusivity of our workplace culture. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Knowing that diverse teams foster innovation we strongly encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. If you would like to learn more about self-declaration, please consult this website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.

GAC will be following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer on the introduction of a common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model will consist of work on site at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule. You may find more information here: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff multiple ED-EDS-02 and ED-EDS-03 positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis with various linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC and CCC/CCC).

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: Number to be determined

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 relevant to the positions in the classification.

NOTE:
When education is required, 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 in advising management on the development of adult learning programs, projects and/or initiatives.

EX2: *Significant experience in applying adult learning principles and instructional design principles in the design of blended learning programs in various format such as in-classroom, e-learning, bimodal, etc.

FOR ED-EDS-03 POSITIONS ONLY:
EX3: **Experience in facilitation of training courses and programs for adult learners.

*Significant experience is defined as 3+ years for ED-EDS-02 positions and 5+ years for ED-EDS-03 positions requiring breadth/depth/complexity in work performance.

**Please note that this experience is considered an asset for ED-EDS-02 positions.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:

EDUCATION:
Master’s and/or PhD degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Previous work experience related to Canadian missions abroad or previous study, volunteer or work experience in an intercultural context.

AEX2: Experience in using current technologies for the design and implementation of online, virtual or blended learning programs (Brightspace, Moodle, OpenEdx, etc.).

AEX3: Experience in defining the scope, objectives and statement of work of projects, negotiating contractual arrangements and overseeing the work of consultants.

AEX4: Experience in facilitation of workshops in the domains of Leadership Development such as Change Management, Organizational Development or Coaching.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual BBB/BBB
- Bilingual CBC/CBC
- Bilingual CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of current and major international issues that have an impact on or involve Canada, particularly those related to the Indo-Pacific region.

ABILITIES:
AS1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
AS2: Ability to prepare clear and concise communications in writing
AS3: Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
AS4: Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners/stakeholders
AS5: Ability to apply adult learning and instructional design principals in design learning interventions

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Creativity
PS5: Strategic thinking

Conditions of employment

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

• Indeterminate employees, at the same group and level or equivalent, may be considered first for deployment

• 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.

• The board members may retain a certain number of applicants for further assessment, based on a top-down approach, random selection or based on some of the assets qualifications.

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

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.