Senior Learning & Development Advisor

Role Overview

• Lead Instructional Design and Learning Development: Oversee all phases of instructional design, including research, consultation, development, delivery, and evaluation of provincial learning initiatives.
• Conduct Learning Needs Analysis and Recommend Solutions: Assess training needs across various roles by analyzing data, evaluating staff competency requirements, and consulting with internal stakeholders.
• Manage Projects and Contracts: Lead provincial learning and development projects from initiation through evaluation, including defining scope, identifying stakeholders, developing project charters, and managing timelines and resources.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Ministry Collaboration: Establish and maintain effective partnerships with internal teams, policy units, legal counsel, regional leaders, and external experts.
• Support Implementation, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement: Direct province-wide training delivery, support and coach facilitators, and oversee the implementation of learning strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (4 years) in a related field (Social Services, Education, Social Sciences, Human Resources) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.
• Preference would be given to those with Adult Learning (including membership/certificate with Adult Learning Organization), Workplace Learning, Organizational development, Project management, Change management background.
• Additionally, experience with eLearning development, innovative and interactive workshop development and instructional video development will be an asset.
• Experience working with vulnerable population: Understanding of challenges faced by vulnerable groups (e.g., children, youth, families).
• Applies trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approaches to create safe and inclusive learning.
• Designs training aligned with frontline realities, policy, and duty of care, ensuring practical and empathetic outcomes.
• Strategic Instructional Design Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead the end-to-end development of learning initiatives, including needs assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Project and Contract Management: Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and learning portfolios, including budgeting, resource planning, and vendor contract oversight.
• Advanced Stakeholder Engagement: Strong skills in consultation, collaboration, and relationship-building with internal and external partners to drive inclusive and competency-based learning outcomes.
• Competency-Based Learning Implementation: Deep understanding of competency frameworks, with the ability to create and implement role-specific learning pathways.
• Solution-Oriented Leadership: Skilled in anticipating barriers, applying change management strategies, and aligning innovative learning solutions with ministry goals.

Benefits

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.