Learning and Development Advisor

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor in Fort Smith, NT. This role focuses on strengthening community government capacities through identifying learning needs and delivering targeted training solutions. The advisor will develop learnings plans, analyze skill gaps, and coordinate regional learning events. Ideal candidates will have a degree in education and two years of relevant experience. This position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in community governance and development.

Qualifications

• A degree in education combined with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in coordinating learning events and workshops.
• Ability to analyze data to recommend learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning plans with individual learners.
• Provide expert advice and technical support on workplace learning.
• Coordinate and host regional learning events and opportunities.
• Gather regional data and provide recommendations for future initiatives.
• Seek partnerships to support community government learning and development.

Skills

Workplace learning and development practices

Expertise in e-learning

Data analysis

Education

Degree in education or related field

Job description

Department: Municipal and Community Affairs

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Fort Smith, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self‑directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The Learning and Development Advisor plays a pivotal role in strengthening the capacity of community government and designated authorities by identifying workforce learning needs and delivering targeted development solutions. This includes assessing and addressing skill gaps that impact performance, leading new council orientation workshops, and supporting ongoing training for both staff and council members. The Advisor also research, plans, and implements comprehensive learning initiatives that build effective, responsible, and sustainable community governments, while championing awareness and uptake of learning services across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement learning plans with individual learners.
• Provides expert advice and technical support to clients on workplace learning and development (including e-learning) practices.
• Coordinate and host regional learning events and opportunities.
• Gathers regional data, analyzes information, and provides recommendations on future learning initiatives.
• Seeks partnerships with other government departments to support community government learning and development

Key Qualifications:

• A degree in but not limited to education combined with 2 years of relevant experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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