Learning Advisor, International Assistance Training

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

As of January 13, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requisite for obtaining Secret security clearance at Global Affairs Canada. Permanent residents are welcome to participate in this staffing process. However, since Secret security clearance is a condition of employment for this position, they will not be eligible for appointment unless they become Canadian citizens.

Permanent residents who apply should contact the e-mail address below should their immigration/citizenship status change during the staffing process.

Duties

The Centre for Learning in Intercultural Effectiveness and International Assistance Policy (CFSC) supports Global Affairs Canada and other federal government employees in meeting departmental and Government-of-Canada international priorities through learning and development. Within Intercultural Effectiveness, the Centre provides training on intercultural effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender-based Analysis Plus and other related courses. Within International Assistance, the Centre is responsible for providing training to international development, humanitarian and peace & security staff on topics including Results-based Management, Gender Equality, the Environment and Climate Change, etc.

The Centre also provides training to non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

CFSC is comprised of a management team, approximately eight (8) Learning Advisors (ED-EDS-02), and a coordination and administration team. CFSC is based within the Bisson Campus in Hull, Quebec.

Work environment

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to advancing equity and embracing diversity and inclusion by implementing meaningful actions that are founded in respect, collaboration and accountability. GAC is dedicated to ensuring that its workforce both at home and abroad is representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. GAC leverages disaggregated data in order to address underrepresentation and identify barriers to employment equity groups. GAC was proud to introduce the Deputy Ministers Pilot Sponsorship Program where the objective is to provide equitable career opportunities for indigenous peoples, black and other racialized people and persons with disabilities within management positions. This one initiative runs in parallel to broader departmental efforts to increase representation and strengthen the inclusivity of our workplace culture. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Knowing that diverse teams foster innovation, we strongly encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application.

GAC will be following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer on the introduction of a common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model will consist of work on site at least three (3) days each week.

You may find more information here: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis with CBC/CBC language requirement.

A pool of candidates may be established to fill similar positions within Global Affairs Canada. Tenure and linguistic requirements may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the classification.

Note:
When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in delivering training to adult learners

- Experience in designing, managing and evaluating adult learning programs and projects using an Adult Education instructional design framework(s)

- Experience in assessing individual and organizational learning and performance needs

- Experience in defining the scope, objectives and statement of work of projects, and negotiating contractual arrangements with clients

- Experience in the course management and/or facilitation of training in one or more of the following areas: International Assistance, Results-based Management, Human Rights-based Approaches

- Experience in coordinating or managing learning programmes related to international assistance or international development

- Experience using current technologies for the design and implementation of online (synchronous and asynchronous) and/or in-classroom learning

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Masters degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in education, social sciences, international relations, intercultural studies, international development or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of three (3) consecutive months experience working and living outside of Canada in a cultural context that is not your own

- Experience in the facilitation of workshops and other forums involving a range of stakeholders for the purposes of decision making, work planning, lessons learned and other team functions

- Experience in the management of client relations with public, private or non-profit organizations that have an international focus

- Experience in the implementation of capacity building programs in the context of international development or international assistance programs

- Experience working with current international assistance program or project management frameworks and methodologies (e.g. Results Based Management, Logic Models, Outcome Mapping, etc.)

ABILITY
- Ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English or French

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the competencies required to design training in one of the following areas: Human-rights Based Approach, Feminist International Assistance Policy or International Assistance

ABILITIES
- Ability to apply adult learning theories, principles and practices in designing virtual and in-classroom learning interventions
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to apply project management systems and processes to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to prepare clear and concise communications in writing
- Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines and shifting priorities

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Client service orientation
- Initiative and creativity
- Resilience and adaptability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
- Willingness and capacity to travel outside the National Capital Region area and occasionally across Canada and/or abroad

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

• Indeterminate employees, at the same group and level or equivalent, may be considered first for deployment.

• A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be applied at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate.

• Communications for this selection process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information (including the email address) is provided and updated as required.

• The board members may retain a certain number of applicants for further assessment, based on a (top-down approach, random selection or based on some of the assets qualifications).

• All qualifications could be assessed throughout the process, including by using email communications.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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