Training Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to a Senior Training Specialist, the Training Specialist provides subject matter expertise in the fields of both Adult Education and Forestry/Wildfire Management. Administering training across Forestry and Parks, the Training Specialist directly influences staff knowledge and skill sets, affecting staff safety and overall effectiveness of forestry and wildfire management activities in Alberta.
 

The Training Specialist designs, develops and delivers high-quality Training programs that meet the needs of Government of Alberta employees, Indigenous people, contractors, and special interest groups (augmentee, reservists) and partners. With autonomy to alter course content and direction, the Training Specialist regularly evaluates the effectiveness of training to ensure continuous improvement as well as updates to curriculum and selection of appropriate delivery mechanisms (classroom, field labs, simulations, online or blended learning). Training development and delivery assures safe work practices, succession planning, and is a critical component of legislative requirements around competent employees.
 

As part Forestry and Parks, the Training Specialist is expected to mentor/coach staff in several different positions while supporting local field operations, projects or during incident response/operations.  This position is encouraged to participate on Incident Management Teams and/or in wildfire functional roles to protect human life, communities and to mitigate fire losses during times of extreme wildfire activity.

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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.

Creative Problem Solving: Adapts to changing priorities while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments: Take a collaborative approach with work to foster open communication and leverage team skills.

Agility: Identify alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations while supporting others in determining and assessing strategy.

Systems Thinking: Consider the changing environment, recognize that work impacts a vast network of stakeholders. 

Develop Self and Others: Aim to learn from experiences, keep current with skills and knowledge to remain competitive.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard: 
A related two-year diploma plus 4 years related experience. 

Equivalency: 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:
•    Working knowledge in Adult Education, curriculum development and delivery (including understanding of task analysis, job skills inventories, learning styles, learning models, evaluation techniques and tools), with at least two years' experience developing and delivering training for adult learners.
•    Experience in the application of Forestry or Wildfire Management legislation, planning, monitoring and compliance; including demonstrated practical application of wildfire management in an operational setting.
•    Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills to effectively delivery training to an adult audience.
•    Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, ability to complete and move through all phases of a project with little day-to-day supervision.
•    Negotiation, conflict resolution and mitigation skills to lead and participate on working group teams.
•    Experience with procurement, contract management and public tendering processes/concepts.
•    Valid driver's licence and acceptable drivers abstract in accordance with government policy.
 

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

This is a temporary position until October 2025, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires and training.

Remote working arrangement is available with this position with the requirement for the successful candidate to be on site during key training periods. 

Accommodations meals will be provided at the HTC Residency. Meals will be provided when the kitchen is operating. 

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. 

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. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.
 

Application Information:

•    In your application, please a include cover letter detailing your interest, and role related experience. 
•    In your resume 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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three, 8-hour shifts/week).
•    Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

What the GoA has to offer:

•    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.