ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible for contributing to assessing, developing, designing, implementing, and evaluating leadership and professional development initiatives, programs, policies, processes, and practices; providing learning and development consulting to address the performance/skill development needs of individuals, teams and departments; and ensuring that program practices support strategic objectives, and are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Works closely with internal teams and collaborates with various stakeholders to deliver programs that fit, fostering individual development, and driving leadership excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Conducts needs analysis, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates learning opportunities/solutions for management and staff utilizing adult learning principles.
- Conducts research and proposes learning solutions based on foundational and evolving best practices.
- Reviews and evaluates existing internal and external learning solutions on a regular basis, ensuring current research, information and references are utilized, making recommendations for changes as appropriate.
- Contributes to the design, development and implementation of engaging and effective corporate learning solutions and programs that support corporate strategic priorities and the 70:20:10 model.
- Evaluates and ensures a robust library of Corporate curriculum; e-learning, interactive (lecture, group discussion, demonstration, role play, case study) and independent training resources, consistently seeking opportunities to automate and streamline implementation of learning strategies through a variety of media.
- Ensures current evaluative methods are being utilized and results analysed to ensure quality and accuracy and are aligned with all learning and development processes and standards.
- Assesses root cause to team challenges and performance gaps and recommends appropriate solutions to the Manager; facilitates customized learning solutions for client groups, as needed.
- Leads the internal and external training programs (instructor-led and online), including design, development, delivery, and implementation of the programs.
- Facilitates and delivers training and learning programs across the leadership development content spectrum.
- Delivers learning, including train-the trainer events, through instructor led training, virtual instructor led training, conference style learning, small coaching interventions.
- Assists in the research and development of the learning and development curriculum and makes recommendations as to the quality and relevance of new programs and courses.
- Supports the Manager in the planning and designing of new corporate learning solutions and programs, including researching materials/resources, creating training materials and PowerPoint presentations, and facilitating sessions and meetings, and evaluates accordingly.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Adult Education or Human Resources or approved equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in a learning-related discipline.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in adult facilitation, performance consulting, program assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in applying adult learning principles and practices, instructional design, needs analysis, delivery, measurement, and evaluative methods.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of learning mediums including electronic presentation technologies, integrated multimedia and on-line learning technologies, video conferencing and in-house classroom design.
- Certified Training and Development Professional certification an asset.
- Understanding of management theory and practice to advise and assist management staff.
- Excellent training, facilitation, presentation, communication, research and writing skills.
- Proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS), and web-based evaluation tools.
- Knowledge of Instructional Design tools and methodology i.e. Articulate, FrameMaker, Flash and Captivate.
Demo
Street, PA
Full Time