Educational Lead, Training and Development, Health Protection

Fraser Health; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Educational Lead to enhance public health training and development. This full-time role focuses on curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of learning projects that align with strategic health priorities. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles to foster effective educational practices. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in community health, where you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits, generous vacation time, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Additional Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years in curriculum development and instructional design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate learning projects for Health Protection.
• Lead curriculum mapping and quality improvement assessments.
• Facilitate meetings and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Instructional Design

Project Management

Change Management

Adult Learning Principles

Communication Skills

Networking Abilities

Evaluation of Educational Programs

Education

Master’s Degree

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Virtual Tools for Education

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour.
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting Full-Time opportunity for an Educational Lead, Training & Development, Health Protection to support Population & Public Health in Tri-Cities, B.C.

The Educational Lead has an understanding of population and public health and networking abilities in order to support and enhance curriculum development, learning and learning system practices. The Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating learning projects and assessing the learning needs of employees and external partners, making recommendations supporting initiatives that promote the strategic priorities of Health Protection Services in the Tri-Cities area.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

*Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

The Educational Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating learning projects. The Lead works towards continuous improvement of learning projects and uses a variety of learning methods to deliver curriculum through in-person learning and virtual learning environments through different technological platforms. The Lead assesses the learning needs of employees and external partners and makes recommendations and supports initiatives that promote the strategic priorities of Health Protection. The Lead works independently and with key partners (directors, managers, practice consultants, front line employees, and other programs within Fraser Health) to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum that meets the strategic goals and priorities of Health Protection employees and its external partners.

Responsibilities

1. Applies knowledge and skill in educational theory, research, technology and related best practices as well as an understanding of population and public health and networking abilities to support and enhance curriculum development, learning and learning system practices.
2. Responsible for curriculum mapping, which includes designing, monitoring, data collecting and evaluating educational projects and programs using an evidence-based approach.
3. Evaluates the department’s training and educational program and, from this evaluation, creates and monitors a plan to advance the department’s learning priorities and goals.
4. Responsible for the ongoing continuous evaluation, measurement, and re-development of learning and training curriculum through incorporation of data driven, evidence-informed, accessible and inclusive, and outcome focused projects/programs.
5. Leads and facilitates the development of learning standards, curriculum mapping process and templates to meet specific learning needs and fulfill department goals and requirements.
6. Facilitates quality improvement assessments of learning curriculum to ensure they are designed in accordance with best practices, quality standards, ethical, and align with Fraser Health policies and regulatory requirements.
7. Oversees the learning governance across the Health Protection program and works with other Fraser Health partners to validate learning materials to be used internally and externally.
8. Provides leadership, coaching, and supervision through evaluation and monitoring of staff development needs.
9. Creates and manages content management structures across various web-based learning management systems. Supports partners in instructional, multimedia, and web design in the implementation of educational projects.
10. Identifies and supports the integration of technology into programs and learning systems and curriculums.
11. Assesses, plans, organizes, monitors, and evaluates related activities on learning and training projects, including creating and maintaining project management documents such as project charters, project plans, and status reports.
12. Develops workflow and reporting systems, including intake and tracking systems for requests to meet goals and objectives of projects.
13. Organizes, facilitates, and chairs meetings between employees, Health Protection leadership group, and external partners.
14. Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the position.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) years recent related experience in curriculum development, instructional design, learning technologies, including experience in training and facilitation, project management and change management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design and curriculum development.
• Able to manage multiple projects working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to ensure project completion using initiative, vision, problem solving, and vision.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience with adult learning principles related to mentoring and providing educational programming in group settings.
• Excellent communications skills and the proven ability to influence, educate, and develop team members and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience in using virtual tools to support educational delivery.
• Able to present education curriculum to a variety of audiences in-person or using technology.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and staff development using evidence-based information.
• Able to select, organize and chair committees and focused groups.
• Able to travel throughout the Fraser Health region and has access to a reliable vehicle.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.