001 – Learning & Development Specialist, Early Learning and Child Care Program

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An emerging community organization in Atikokan seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to create educational resources and support the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) program. The ideal candidate will develop project plans, collaborate closely with ELCC staff, and promote learning through workshops. A Post-Graduate Degree and strong project management skills are required, alongside a passion for Metis culture and heritage. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

4% Vacation pay

Pension plan

Annual two-week holiday closure in December

16 paid public and employer holidays

15 paid health & wellness days

Qualifications

• Ability to develop work plans and timelines independently.
• Works well under pressure and requires minimal supervision.
• Experience in handling fragile archival records according to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project work plans and instructional content.
• Collaborate with ELCC staff to compile historical content.
• Design and organize adult learning opportunities and workshops.

Skills

Analytical mindset for interpreting data

Problem-solving skills

Superior organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

Post-Graduate Degree in instructional course design

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Atikokan, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada

Job Description
Expires Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:59pm

Contract Term, End Date: August 31, 2026

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Metis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

Click here to learn about the Metis Nation of Ontario, and help you decide if we are the right fit for you

What We Can Offer You

• 4% Vacation pay
• Pension plan
• Annual two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Metis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Telemedicine plan
  • Goodlife corporate membership discount
  • Bell Mobility’s exclusive partner program
  • Staple’s corporate discount
  • Dell member purchase program
  • Mark’s corporate discount

About the Role:

The role involves close collaboration with Advisors, Operations Developers, and Documentation Specialists to gather relevant and appropriate information for the development of educational resources and support within the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) context. This includes conducting thorough research within Ontario’s historical archives to secure Metis-specific content crucial for project work. Attention to detail is paramount to ensure the accuracy of historical information, with proper attribution given to sources. Additionally, the role will establish efficient digital archival systems, alongside e-learning platforms, to store and facilitate easy access to information for team members, promoting seamless workflow and resources utilization within the ELCC framework.

What you will be doing:

• Develop comprehensive project work plans encompassing project overviews, timelines, expected outcomes, and resources requirements
• Develop Instructional content for MNO’s chosen Learning Management System (LMS)
• Work closely with ELCC staff to define project parameters and delineate the scope of work.
• Collaborate with ELCC staff to compile historical content pertaining to Ontario Metis culture and heritage.
• Adhere to relevant guidelines to ensure proper attribution of historical information, images, or property to their respective sources.
• Offer guidance on copyright issues and the utilization of primary historical resources
• Collaborate with MNO’s Communication team as necessary to ensure alignment with MNO’s guidelines for content and resources.
• Partner with ELCC Specialists to establish a standardized process for the entire ELCC, ensuring consistency in all learning and development resources.
• Collaborate with ELCC Advisors and Specialists to facilitate the creation of resources for online learning management systems (LMS) and workshop content, utilizing multimedia tools to enhance learning.
• Design and organize adult learning opportunities and workshops, both online and in-person to facilitate cultural competency learning opportunities.
• Create practice exercises, knowledge checks, assessments and other instructional elements using the LMS tools.
• Assist with the delivery and facilitation of e-learning training sessions that adhere to MNO guidelines and Ontario Metis history.
• Report on training completion and generate post-training reports to capture the effectiveness of e-learning programs.
• Configure and maintain the LMS to effectively meet the needs of the organization.
• Perform LMS administrative tasks (e.g., managing accounts, courses, and system settings); monitor the system, troubleshoot user issues, test courses for technical correctness, usability, custom interactives and multimedia.
• Ensure courses are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Attend meetings as required to strategize, review, and discuss project improvements.
• Evaluate final projects to verify the accuracy, impartiality, and positive portrayal of Ontario Metis culture in the presented historical information
• Assist documentation specialists in organizing and contributing to the ELCC digital archive within MNO’s secure storage system for all completed learning and development projects.

Qualifications:

• Post-Graduate Degree in instructional course design, education or related field.
• Ability to develop work plans and timelines independently.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting data and generating actionable insights.
• Problem-solving skills: be able to troubleshoot and resolve any issues with LMS, collaborating with the IT department when needed for assistance;
• Superior organizational skills.
• Time priority management to guide program delivery and resource development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate and work effectively with others.
• Ability to deliver high-quality documentation in a deadline-driven environment.
• Works well under pressure and requires minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and provide high-level updates and workplans to management teams.
• In-depth understanding of instructional design models and learning theories.
• Ability to navigate, update and maintain learning management systems (LMS).
• Experience and knowledge of various research and information sourcing methods.
• Experience in handling fragile archival records according to best practices.
• Strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of historical, cultural, and contemporary Metis perspectives.
• Post-Secondary Graduate of an ECE or Child Development Program.
• Proficiency in ensuring Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance in digital materials and platforms.
• Strong multimedia skills for different target audiences.
• Creativity and ambition with ad desire to learn to develop knowledge and skills.
• Previous experience in the Early Learning and Child Care field.
• Experience developing and working with course development software and technologies such as Learndash, Moodle, Brightspace, and SAP.
• Experience and background in creating education resources that are accessible and suitable to adults.
• Experience in the development, facilitation, delivery and assessment of training in a blended learning environment or equivalent experience.
• Experience with: research and archiving of photos, government documents, church records, newspaper articles, personal correspondence, and digital content.
• Experience working with historical associations, government agencies, genealogical organizations, universities/colleges, libraries or similar.
• Experience in the organization of documentation of documentation materials for archive and future resource development.

AODA Statement:
The Metis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Metis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Metis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

The Metis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Details: Salary
Hiring Min Rate: 62,690 CAD
Hiring Max Rate: 71,450 CAD

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