Senior Learning & Development Advisor responsible for developing training initiatives. Focus on enhancing capabilities of Children and Family Services Staff and Caregivers in Alberta.
Responsibilities
Lead Instructional Design and Learning Development: Oversee all phases of instructional design, including research, consultation, development, delivery, and evaluation of provincial learning initiatives.
Conduct Learning Needs Analysis and Recommend Solutions: Assess training needs across various roles by analyzing data, evaluating staff competency requirements, and consulting with internal stakeholders.
Manage Projects and Contracts: Lead provincial learning and development projects from initiation through evaluation, including defining scope, identifying stakeholders, developing project charters, and managing timelines and resources.
Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Ministry Collaboration: Establish and maintain effective partnerships with internal teams, policy units, legal counsel, regional leaders, and external experts.
Support Implementation, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement: Direct province-wide training delivery, support and coach facilitators, and oversee the implementation of learning strategies.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree (4 years) in a related field (Social Services, Education, Social Sciences, Human Resources) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.
Preference would be given to those with Adult Learning (including membership/certificate with Adult Learning Organization), Workplace Learning, Organizational development, Project management, Change management background.
Additionally, experience with eLearning development, innovative and interactive workshop development and instructional video development will be an asset.
Experience working with vulnerable population: Understanding of challenges faced by vulnerable groups (e.g., children, youth, families).
Applies trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approaches to create safe and inclusive learning.
Designs training aligned with frontline realities, policy, and duty of care, ensuring practical and empathetic outcomes.
Strategic Instructional Design Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead the end-to-end development of learning initiatives, including needs assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation.
Project and Contract Management: Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and learning portfolios, including budgeting, resource planning, and vendor contract oversight.
Advanced Stakeholder Engagement: Strong skills in consultation, collaboration, and relationship-building with internal and external partners to drive inclusive and competency-based learning outcomes.
Competency-Based Learning Implementation: Deep understanding of competency frameworks, with the ability to create and implement role-specific learning pathways.
Solution-Oriented Leadership: Skilled in anticipating barriers, applying change management strategies, and aligning innovative learning solutions with ministry goals.
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