Learning and Development Consultant

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about creating impactful and engaging adult education solutions that equip staff with the skills and knowledge they need to best serve Albertans? Do you appreciate the important role of instructional design and tools, and how they enhance and transform our ability to train staff? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Albertans through innovative corporate learning and the upskilling of our workforce?

 
As a Learning and Development Consultant (LDC), you will lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs and initiatives. You will report to the Manager of the Provincial Training Team (PTT) and work collaboratively with program leaders and subject-matter experts to develop comprehensive training for SCSS’s more than 4,000 staff.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead successful training projects and build/maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
•    Analyze training needs, make recommendations, develop training, implement training, and evaluate training in support of the training team’s commitment to continuous improvement using the ADDIE model.
•    Use Articulate and other software to create engaging and effective training courses.
•    Deliver training and track training completion statistics using the Alberta Government’s online Learning Management System. 
•    Collaborate with other PTT team members to achieve ALSS and PTT training goals.
•    Lead the ongoing evaluation and improvement of existing training to ensure SCSS training embraces the latest adult education best practices and remains effective, efficient and responsive to staff and program needs.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Drive for Results – Ability to set high-performance standards and leverage past experience to develop strategic plans. Takes ownership of responsibilities, holding both self and others accountable for achieving objectives.

Develop Networks - Engages diverse stakeholders, values input for long-term goals, and fosters collaboration in change initiatives to build trust and alignment.

Build Collaborative Environments - Building collaborative environments involves engaging stakeholders, sharing resources, and resolving conflicts positively through coaching. By motivating others and embracing diverse perspectives, individuals ensure effective teamwork and shared outcomes.

Systems Thinking - Effective leadership abilities combined with a holistic, long-term approach to challenges and opportunities, anticipating impacts and incorporating stakeholder perspectives. By aligning actions with APS values and fostering collaboration, it ensures strategic sustainable solutions.

Creative Problem Solving - Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Collaborates in open teams, encouraging idea-sharing and creative thinking to tackle complex challenges. Engages the right people to develop innovative solutions, leveraging diverse perspectives to drive continuous improvement and organizational success.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
•    Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., adult education, public administration) supplemented by two (2) years of experience related to adult education and training development. 

Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: 
•    One year of experience for one year of education; or
•    One year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:
•    Experience developing courses with Articulate Storyline/Rise
•    Experience using Canva
•    Demonstrated familiarity with Success Factors Learning Management System (LMS)

Preference will be given to candidates with degree or certificate in adult education. 

The Learning and Development Consultant should have comprehensive knowledge and supporting experience in the following:
•    Adult education best practices and training modalities
•    Training development and evaluation 
•    Learning/training development software 
•    Online learning management systems
•    Research, analysis, report writing, leading meetings, and giving presentations
•    Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with other teams
•    Project management and working with subject matter experts

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.