Learning Strategist (Internal/External)

Cambrian College; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College’s Library & Learning Centre seeks a Learning Strategist to design and implement personalized learning plans, coach students, and collaborate across campus to boost academic success.

The role emphasizes delivering workshops, evaluating interventions, and supporting inclusive learning environments, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year postsecondary degree in Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, or related field.
• Three years of experience in an educational environment, preferably postsecondary.
• Experience with diverse learners facing learning barriers.
• Experience delivering and evaluating individualized interventions.
• Excellent communication and digital content creation skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized learning strategy plans to support student success.
• Deliver coaching, workshops, and training on learning strategies and study skills.
• Assess student learning needs and recommend strategies and supports.
• Identify referrals to learning centres and academic support services.
• Collaborate with faculty and student service areas to coordinate supports.
• Create and evaluate learning resources, programs, and training materials.
• Support policy development and quality assurance to promote retention and achievement.
• Monitor service utilization, analyze trends, and contribute to reporting.
• Advance equitable, accessible, and inclusive learning environments.
• Participate in institutional initiatives and committees supporting strategic goals.

Skills

Teaching & workshop facilitation

Effective communication

Digital content creation

Independent work / Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Education/Adult Education/Psychology/Disability Studies or related field

Job description

Cambrian College’s Library & Learning Centre has an immediate requirement for a Learning Strategist on a full-time basis.

Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

• Develop and implement personalized learning strategy plans to support student academic success and skill development.
• Deliver individual and group coaching, workshops, and training on learning strategies, study skills, educational technologies, and academic success practices.
• Assess student learning strengths, challenges, and preferences, and recommend appropriate strategies, resources, and supports.
• Identify and facilitate referrals to the Glenn Crombie Centre and/or other academic support services as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and other student service areas to coordinate supports and enhance student success outcomes.
• Create, maintain, and evaluate learning resources, programs, and training materials grounded in best practices and emerging trends.
• Support the development of policies, procedures, and quality assurance processes that promote student retention, persistence, and achievement.
• Monitor service utilization, maintain confidential records, analyze trends, and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advance equitable, accessible, and inclusive learning environments by identifying and addressing barriers to student success.
• Participate in institutional initiatives, committees, and special projects that support the strategic goals of the Learning Centre, Academic Excellence, and the College.

Required:

• Must have a minimum of a four-year postsecondary degree in Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, or a related field. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application)
• Three years of experience working in an educational environment, preferably at the postsecondary level, assisting students with learning strategies
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds who face learning barriers, including students with learning disabilities and/or students who are distressed.
• Demonstrated teaching and workshop facilitation using experiential delivery models.
• Experience providing learning strategies, study skills, and digital support.
• Experience delivering and evaluating individualized interventions and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team while acting as an effective role model for students.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including strong presentation skills and digital content creation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles.

Assets/Preferred:

• Specific education related to learning disabilities or education within a Learning Strategies Certificate program.
• Experience working with students at the post-secondary level.

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
  • WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
• Learning Disability Specialist Certification (if applicable)