Training & Development Consultants

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut is seeking a Training & Development Consultant to design and deliver training, workforce planning, and leadership programs for GN departments and public agencies. The role supports corporate learning initiatives and partners with managers to strengthen staff development and performance.

The successful candidate will apply expertise in human resources development, advise leadership on talent strategies, and help administer program budgets while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• A recognized undergraduate degree in a related field such as Education, Human Resources (preferably with training and development), Business Administration, or other relevant areas.
• Two (2) years of training and development experience in a related position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate comprehensive training, human resource planning, and leadership programs for the Government of Nunavut (GN) departments and public agencies.
• Facilitate and promote training initiatives offered by the Division within the GN.
• Provide information, technical knowledge, and expertise on human resource development to help the GN fulfill its obligations under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement (NA), Human Resource Strategy, and the GN’s Master Inuit Employment Plan (IEP).
• Advise and guide department managers on attracting, retaining, developing, training, and motivating employees.
• Serve as an advisor to their manager and the Director, Public Service Training, and all departments on staff development and effective training practices.
• Manage financial resources allocated to assigned programs and services.
• Periodically supervise term and casual staff and undertake a mentor and/or trainer role.

Skills

Training & Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Training & Development Consultant position will report to the Manager, Headquarters Training and Development.

Main Responsibilities For The Training & Development Consultants Include

• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate comprehensive training, human resource planning, and leadership programs for the Government of Nunavut (GN) departments and public agencies.
• Facilitate and promote training initiatives offered by the Division within the GN.
• Provide information, technical knowledge, and expertise on human resource development to help the GN fulfill its obligations under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement (NA), Human Resource Strategy, and the GNs Master Inuit Employment Plan (IEP).
• Advise and guide department managers on attracting, retaining, developing, training, and motivating employees.
• Serve as an advisor to their manager and the Director, Public Service Training, and all departments on staff development and effective training practices.
• Manage financial resources allocated to assigned programs and services.
• Periodically supervise term and casual staff and undertake a mentor and/or trainer role.

Qualifications

• A recognized undergraduate degree in a related field such as Education, Human Resources (preferably with training and development), Business Administration, or other relevant areas.
• Two (2) years of training and development experience in a related position.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.