Department
Learning & Development (L&D)
Job Category
Salaried
Reports To
Senior Manager, Learning & Development
Position Type
Temporary Contract
2 Months (possibility to extend)
Direct Reports
None
Schedule
Weekdays
Indirect Reports
None
Location:
Main Building
About Us
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (“the DI”) is a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter that serves some of the city’s most vulnerable people. At the DI, we focus on providing a person’s basic needs, while doing everything possible to find them a permanent, safe home that meets their individual needs. There is no greater contribution you can make to another person’s path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing, consistent, positive relationship of respect and kindness. The DI works within the core values of housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to support staff and guests.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Learning and Development, the Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist is responsible for designing, conducting, and organizing learning programs to effectively onboard, improve performance and productivity of employees, in line with their job requirements and centered on the DI’s core values.
The position will directly support the advancement of the L&D strategic priorities in the DI by collaborating with people leaders, to identify employees learning needs and develop targeted training materials to address these needs aligned with the DI strategic goals. The L&D specialist will design online and classroom-based leaning content/curriculum, support employees on their learning paths, ensure effective coordination of training and facilitation of meetings or trainings to achieve exceptional learners’ experience.
Time Commitment
This is a full-time position comprised of normal business weekday hours, however there will be requirements to be available and flexible from time to time outside normal business hours as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job Duties And Responsibilities Training Delivery & Facilitation
Design/Development of Learning Programs
Administration
Tracking and Reporting
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Strong communicator with exceptional organization skills, possess the ability to multitask and problem solve with little supervision.
Working Conditions
While your position does not normally consist of front-line work, it is important for us to tell you that front-line staff are exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as: medical distress, threatened and/or actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death; where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict.
Why the DI?
The DI aims to be an “Employer of Choice” and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real difference in our community, and more importantly in the lives of those who rely on our services. We take great care in hiring the right people who fit, and who share our outlook on the value of people. We believe in living our values in every word we speak and, in every action, we take, and we want people who share this commitment.
Our Culture
Our Values Form The Cornerstone Of Our Culture
RESPECT : Our actions honour the rights, differences, and dignity of others
COMMUNITY : Through collaborative partnerships, we work together as a team, building inclusive communities
KINDNESS : We accept each person’s uniqueness with compassion and empathy
WELLNESS : We promote, provide and support holistic wellbeing
ACCOUNTABILITY : We operate with transparency and integrity in both our relationships and our commitments.
What we Offer
Staff at the DI enjoy competitive compensation packages, including employer-paid benefits depending on role and employment type.
Some of the employer-paid group benefits include:
Employees will be enrolled in Long-Term Disability and Critical Illness insurance, paid for by the employee. This is mandatory and may not be opted out of.
Benefits are based on employment type and usually available the 1st of the month following your start date. If you are successful in obtaining employment with the DI, Human Resources will discuss your eligibility for benefits with you.
Alberta Living Wage Employer
The DI is an Alberta Living Wage Employer. This means we are committed to paying our employees a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and participate in their communities. A living wage is different from minimum wage in that minimum wage is mandatory and the same throughout the province while a living wage reflects what people need to cover the actual costs of living in their communities. Payment of a living wage is a voluntary commitment from employers to go beyond the minimum. Visit https://livingwagealberta.ca/living-wage/to learn more about the living wage.
The DI is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to and support equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to [email protected]
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