Learning Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Centre for Learning in Intercultural Effectiveness and International Assistance Policy (CFSC) supports Global Affairs Canada and other federal government employees in meeting departmental and Government-of-Canada international priorities through learning and development. Within Intercultural Effectiveness, the Centre provides training on intercultural effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender-based Analysis Plus and other related courses. Within International Assistance, the Centre is responsible for providing training to international development, humanitarian and peace & security staff on topics including Results-based Management, Gender Equality, the Environment and Climate Change, etc.

The Centre also provides training to non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

CFSC is comprised of a management team, approximately 8 Learning Advisors (ED-EDS-02), and a coordination and administration team. CFSC is based within the Bisson Campus in Hull, Quebec.

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.

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 2 positions on an indeterminate basis with CBC/CBC language requirement and 1 position on a temporary basis with English or French essential language requirement.

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: 3

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:
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 delivering training sessions to adult learners.
EX2. Experience in designing, managing, and evaluating adult learning programs and projects using an Adult Education instructional design framework(s).
EX3. Experience in assessing individual and organizational learning and performance needs.
EX4. Experience in defining the scope, objectives and statement of work of projects and negotiating contractual arrangements with clients.
EX5. Experience in the course management and/or facilitation of training in one or more of the following areas: Intercultural Effectiveness, Gender-based Analysis Plus, Bias Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Results-based Management, International Assistance.
EX6. Experience in the management of client relations with public, private, or non-profit organizations that have an international focus.
EX7. Experience using current technologies for the design and implementation of virtual learning and/or distance education and training.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
AED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in international development.
AED2. Master's degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences, international relations, intercultural studies, international development or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1. A minimum of three (3) consecutive months’ experience working and living outside of Canada in a cultural context that is not your own.
AEX2. Experience in conducting research including research design, data collection and data analysis using basic qualitative and quantitative methods.
AEX3. Experience in the facilitation of workshops and other forums involving a range of stakeholders for the purposes of decision making, work planning, lessons learned and other team functions.

ABILITY:
AA1. Ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English or French.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
- English or French essential
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of the competencies and performance required that make an individual effective when working interculturally.

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to apply project management systems and processes to manage multiple projects concurrently.
A3. Ability to prepare clear and concise communications in writing.
A4. Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Client service orientation
PS3. Initiative and creativity
PS4. Resilience and adaptability

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1. Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
OR2. Willingness and capacity to travel outside the National Capital Region area and occasionally across Canada and/or abroad.

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.