Training Specialist

time left to apply End Date: May 3, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR-4009

Interested in a career at Langara College?

Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation, and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined if work (or positions to be based) are to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Details

• Job Title: Training Specialist
• Employee Group: Administrator
• Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Start Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• End Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Job Description

Under the general guidance of the Manager, the Training Specialist plans, develops, and facilitates or delivers end user training on improved processes and supporting suite of solutions or technologies. The Training Specialist is responsible for performing training needs assessments, designing learning materials, evaluating, and managing all phases of end user training. The role requires strategic perspective and a broad understanding of business operations, supporting stakeholders in understanding and adapting to new processes and solutions.

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Bachelor’s degree in technology, education, communications, organizational development, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in developing training materials and delivering training to end users.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of training planning, development, and delivery frameworks, organizational development, and training best practices.
• Experience facilitating diverse groups and writing technical documentation.
• Higher-education or public sector experience is an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Influence adoption of new technology or change.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new processes, methodologies, or technologies.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or in a team.
• Ability to produce technical and user support documentation.
• Experience interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of key IT industry trends.

Leadership Competencies

• Solution orientation, accountability, relationship intelligence, conflict resolution, mobilization of people, vision and strategic thinking, continuous learning, and effective communication.

Why Join Langara?

We support wellness and growth, embrace diversity, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, hybrid work options, generous vacation, pension plan, educational programs, on-site daycare, tuition waivers, and wellness activities.

Compensation and Hours

• Salary Range: $40.75 - $59.77 per hour
• Pay Grade: Admin Paygrade 08
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35
• Hours may vary according to department needs.

Application Details

Closing Date: Friday, May 2, 2025

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. For accommodations, please contact us.

Shortlisted candidates will need to provide proof of credentials. International credentials must be evaluated through WES.

Thank you for your interest in Langara College. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Us

Located in Vancouver, BC, Langara College was established in 1970 and became independent in 1994. We serve over 21,000 students annually with a focus on undergraduate, career, and continuing studies.

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