Temporary System Staff Development Specialist

THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD; London; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Mental health support

Job summary

The Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario invites applications for a Temporary System Staff Development Specialist (anticipated 6 months). The role supports professional learning for all staff, data collection, and development of succession plans.

Salary range $65,898 to $87,149 and competitive benefits. Responsibilities include coordinating professional development, evaluating programs, preparing board proposals, budgets, and liaising with staff and partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Completion of a four (4) year Degree or a three (3) year Degree combined with a one (1) year post-secondary program in Adult Education, Teaching, Leadership and Organizational Development or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional development activities for all employee groups; connects with external and internal resources; secures venues and organizes required learning resources for training events
• Evaluate existing professional learning activities to determine areas for improvement and potential gaps
• Develop and facilitate existing and new professional development with internal stakeholders
• Verify attendance at professional development activities, enters data into attendance software and verifies data before Payroll deadline
• Liaise with staff, supervisors, managers, union representatives and community partners
• Facilitate all aspects of professional development initiatives for all staff including needs assessment, research, program design, facilitation, implementation, materials production, and resource selection
• Review, evaluate and modify programs as appropriate
• Prepare Board proposals and reports as required
• Conduct program reviews and make revisions to strategic plan in conjunction with Learning Supervisor, Organizational Support Services
• Train facilitators in standards specific to the Board
• Manage session preparation and follow-up activities
• Administer allocated budget and liaise with Financial Services staff
• Maintain System Staff Development website
• Communicate with system regarding program availability and registration
• Collect and maintain data related to system needs for succession planning
• Develop strategic plans for system-wide succession planning

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adult learning principles

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Four-year degree or three-year degree plus one-year post-secondary in Adult Education/Teaching/Leadership/Organizational Development

Tools

Outlook 365

MS Office Suite

Job description

Temporary System Staff Development Specialist

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 83,000 students and employs nearly 12,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student’s tomorrow, every day!

JOB TITLE: Temporary System Staff Development Specialist (anticipated to be 6 months)

DEPARTMENT: Organizational Support Services, Human Resources

SALARY RANGE: $65,898 - $87,149

HIRING RANGE: $65,898 – $84,108

DATE OF VACANCY: Immediate

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2026 November 16 at 4:00 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

The System Staff Development Specialist supports the success and professional growth of employees through the development, facilitation and implementation of effective professional learning for all staff. The incumbent(s) are involved in maintaining and collecting data, creating frameworks and facilitating program development to enhance system-wide succession planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional development activities for all employee groups; connects with external and internal resources; secures venues and organizes required learning resources for training events
• Evaluate existing professional learning activities to determine areas for improvement and potential gaps
• Develop and facilitate existing and new professional development with internal stakeholders
• Verify attendance at professional development activities, enters data into attendance software and verifies data before Payroll deadline
• Liaise with staff, supervisors, managers, union representatives and community partners

Work Performed

• Facilitate all aspects of professional development initiatives for all staff including needs assessment, research, program design, facilitation, implementation, materials production, and resource selection
• Review, evaluate and modify programs as appropriate
• Prepare Board proposals and reports as required
• Conduct program reviews and make revisions to strategic plan in conjunction with Learning Supervisor, Organizational Support Services
• Train facilitators in standards specific to the Board
• Manage session preparation and follow-up activities
• Administer allocated budget and liaise with Financial Services staff
• Maintain System Staff Development website
• Communicate with system regarding program availability and registration
• Collect and maintain data related to system needs for succession planning
• Develop strategic plans for system-wide succession planning

Qualities/Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Proficient in computer applications such as Outlook 365, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to facilitate learning by utilizing adult learning principles
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects
• General understanding of budgets

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Completion of a four (4) year Degree or a three (3) year Degree combined with a one (1) year post-secondary program in Adult Education, Teaching, Leadership and Organizational Development or equivalent

Thames Valley does not utilize any assistive technology in the recruitment and selection process.

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons. In accordance with regulations, this will be an ongoing expectation of employment for TVDSB employees every five years of employment.

This position will be posted outside the jurisdiction of the Association of Administrative Professional and Support Personnel; however, first consideration will be given to permanent members of AAPSP.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

Rachael Patrick, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.