Learning and Development Advisor

CAWST; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on water and sanitation in Calgary is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor to inspire and facilitate impactful training sessions. The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching skills, a background in instructional design, and proficiency in online tools. This role is hybrid, requiring in-office work Monday-Wednesday and offers opportunities for international travel and meaningful contributions to global WASH outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful travel experiences

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing learner-centered training programs.
• Ability to adapt training to diverse educational contexts.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate impactful workshops and coaching sessions.
• Design interactive training sessions with creative methods.
• Mentor others to become effective facilitators.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Facilitating interactive training

Excellent communication

Proficiency with online learning tools

Education

Post-secondary education in instructional design or equivalent

Tools

Articulate

LMS

Job description

Company Description

CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that when people have their basic water and sanitation needs met, they have the opportunity to succeed. This is what drives our dedicated team to work with a global network of more than 1,500 clients and partners. Together, we have reached over 70 million people since our inception in 2001. Collectively, we are making a difference at a scale beyond what any of us could do individually. But our job isn’t done yet and we need you to help us expand our reach.

Job Description

Location: Calgary, Alberta (In-office Mon–Wed; Remote optional Thu–Fri)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Travel: International, up to 30%

Please note: Recruitment activities for this role will be paused from December 9 to January 5, so you may not hear back on your application until January. However, we will still be accepting applications during this time. This role requires you to be based in Calgary, AB, with valid authorization to work in Canada (i.e. open work permit, PR, or citizenship).

About The Role

Are you a facilitator who inspires and energizes participants? Do you believe learning should be participatory, practical, and fun? Do you love coaching others to grow their skills and confidence? If yes, you could be our next Learning and Development Advisor. At CAWST, we train and coach people around the world to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). We’re seeking someone who can design and lead creative, action-oriented workshops, inspire behaviour change, and mentor others to become great facilitators.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate with impact - bring your spark to online and in-person workshops, learning exchanges, and coaching sessions that inspire real action.
• Design participatory training using interactive methods, activities, and tools.
• Coach partners and colleagues to become confident facilitators and trainers.
• Adapt and tailor resources to diverse cultural and educational contexts.
• Create and update practical capacity development resources (videos, activities, e-learning, job aids and competency frameworks).
• Experiment with new approaches and technologies to enhance the impact and effectiveness of learning.

Qualifications

• Education: Post‑secondary education in instructional design, education, behavioural sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating interactive, learner‑centred training.
• Strong coaching and mentoring ability; able to motivate individuals and groups.
• Excellent communicator across cultures; bilingual or multilingual is a strong asset (Spanish, French, Arabic).
• Experience in international development or humanitarian contexts (WASH experience is an asset).
• Proficiency with online learning tools and platforms (Articulate, LMS).

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment: In-office (Monday – Wednesday) & Remote (Thursday – Friday, when possible), with flexibility for in‑person meetings and events. Please note that this role may require more than three days per week in‑office on a regular basis, so remote days are not guaranteed.

Benefits Of Working At CAWST

• Work that directly improves lives through safe water and sanitation.
• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Flexible work environment and professional growth opportunities.
• Global experiences and meaningful travel that contribute to improved WASH outcomes worldwide.

When applying, please include:

• A cover letter that tells us more about your past experiences and why you are excited to work with CAWST. We will not consider your application unless this is included.
• Your resume.

CAWST values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. CAWST recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.