Training Specialist

OPPORTUNITY

As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The City of St. Albert’s Human Resources & Safety department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Training Specialist to join our team for a three-year term assignment (June 2025-June 2028).

Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Strategies and Development, the Training Specialist is responsible for a variety of corporate training programs including soft-skills, safety, business applications and technology, core and leadership competency development, and corporate processes and priorities. As a member of the Learning & Development team, the successful incumbent will institute plans for training new and existing employees in defined program areas, through needs assessment, program development, administration, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation.

The core responsibilities of the position include:

1. Conducting needs assessments to identify and prioritize organizational needs and gaps in defined areas of responsibility.
2. Planning, developing, designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
3. Administering programs, including determining and developing resources, coordinating logistics, registrations, and promotions.
4. Facilitating a variety of learning opportunities.
5. Serving as a Super-User for learning data management software.

The individual we are looking for is skilled at building and maintaining collaborative, customer-focused relationships with stakeholders including learners, subject matter experts, and colleagues from across the organization. The role requires a dynamic facilitator who possesses excellent communication skills. A strong understanding and experience in curriculum development, e-learning design, and presentation are essential. A person who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment will be a good fit for this opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education or a related field is required.
2. A minimum of three (3) years experience designing, developing, coordinating, and delivering workplace training programs is required.
3. A relevant 2-year diploma with five (5) years of experience may also be considered.
4. Certificate in adult education (e.g., CACE, MCPLC or equivalent) would be preferred.
5. Demonstrated experience in project and change management is essential.
6. Experience creating e-learning videos and using video editing software (Articulate 360, Camtasia).
7. Strong technical proficiency using programs such as the full Office 365 Suite, HRIS systems, and learning management systems (e.g. Intelex).
8. Valid Class 5 Drivers License and a personal vehicle for work use are required.

HOURS OF WORK

We offer a compressed schedule of 72 hours bi-weekly (Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 with a regular day off [RDO]). Please note that this position is required to work extended hours from time to time and to deliver training outside standard business hours. This can result in the incumbent being flexible to take RDOs at certain times.

TERM

This is a 3-year term position from June 2025 to June 2028.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

This position may be eligible to apply for flexible hours to adjust start and end times from the core hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by 30 or 60 minutes.

HYBRID REMOTE WORK

The City of St. Albert offers options for Hybrid Remote Work. This position may be eligible to apply for Hybrid Remote Work. That means the majority of worktime (51+%) will be completed in the designated workspace, and the remainder may be worked remotely.

COMPENSATION

$83,549 - $102,830 per annum. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a comprehensive benefit package.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via the City of St. Albert employment website www.stalbert.ca/employment