Career Development Manager

Join to apply for the Career Development Manager role at The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Continue with Google Continue with Google3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Career Development Manager role at The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sign in to access AI-powered advicesContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleReports To: Director, Outreach & Product ServicesEmployment Indicator: Full Time, PermanentWant to be part of a team that makes a difference? Come be part of the change.Since 1920, APEGA has been regulating the practices of engineering and geoscience to serve the public interest in Alberta.We are looking for energetic people who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment. You are committed to serving the community with integrity, accountability, and innovation, and capable of delivering exceptional service. If you reflect these values, have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make a difference through your work, and are passionate about acting in the best interest of public safety – then come be a part of our diverse and inclusive teamPosition SummaryReporting to the Director, Outreach & Product Services, the Career Development Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance, and improvement of APEGA’s Career Development programs and initiatives. Managing the Career Development portfolio, this position will provide guidance to the Career Development team in the administration and coordination of these services.The Career Development team provides programs, resources and initiatives to registrants supporting both their regulatory-related and non-regulatory professional development tied to APEGA’s key competencies and indicators used in our competency-based assessment (CBA). These programs and services provide an added benefit to APEGA registrants and permit holders.ResponsibilitiesManagement and accountability for the planning process for the annual schedule and development of Professional Development (PD) programming, including Nexus, webinars, and workshops, ranging from soft skills, regulatory, and technical topics for APEGA, and supporting branch PD as needed.Establish and monitor metrics to track the effectiveness of PD programs and initiatives, analyzing participation, progress, and success rates to make data-driven adjustments and demonstrate the impact of APEGA’s PD initiatives.Manage and coordinate APEGA’s professional development programs including working closely with branches to access appropriate speakers for workshops and webinars, ensuring the programming fits within our regulatory and non-regulatory guidelines.Establish a clear speaker selection process, ensuring speakers are appropriate and qualified in workshops and webinar content.Oversee APEGA’s Learning Management System (LMS) course creation and offerings, ensuring the courses provided on the LMS are consistent in quality, design, and relevance, and that they support the professional learning and development of APEGA registrantsCollaborate with internal departments to identify training needs and source content for LMS courses.Manage relationships with external vendors and partners involved in the LMS and our online courses.Develop and enforce policies and procedures for course creation, maintenance, and usage within the LMS.Recruitment and selection, performance management and feedback, training and development, planning and assigning portfolios, monitoring progress and adherence to timelines, providing day-to-day guidance and support, signing any required contracts, and setting goals and objectives.Contribute to the strategic and operational direction of the Professional Sustainability Division and Outreach & Product Service Department.Collaboration with the management team on the annual business plan and longer-term strategic goals and objectives.Ensure that the Career Development portfolio is aligned and represented.Core:Exemplifying IntegrityFostering CommunicationResults OrientationTeamworkFunctional:Decision MakingEnsuring AccountabilityInspiring OthersLearning & DevelopmentThinking StrategicallyKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge and understanding of Career Development programs, including professional development and career resourcesStrong knowledge of career development, including theories, applications, career transitions and career growth in various stages of an individual’s life cycleStrong knowledge of adult education, including approaches, theories, tools, learning management and phasesKnowledge of contract managementStrong knowledge of business processes, systems, defining and recommending business solutions, including goal setting, planning, decision making, budgeting and forecastingAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of current/emerging tools and various platforms available to effectively plan and host professional development sessionsAwareness of self-regulating professions, regulatory environments, and CPD programsKnowledge of facilitation techniques and conceptsStrong knowledge of confidentiality protocols and privacy requirementsShows a strong commitment and focus on delivering exceptional and professional customer serviceDemonstrated ability to communicate ideas, projects, and process concepts, both orally and in writing, with ease and clarityDemonstrated ability to be a leader of change and transitionDemonstrated ability to effectively mentor, manage, coach, and provide direction to a teamStrong ability to build professional and productive relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, including internal and external senior-level relationshipsStrong facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, relationship building, and consensus-building skillsEffective communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong writing and editing skillsEffectively communicate the mission and vision of the association, serve as a role model and create and foster a culture of integrity throughout the associationAbility to understand the direction/objectives of the association and align individual/departmental objectives accordinglyAbility to secure co-operation and commitment from peers in other departments and other groupsAbility to make logical decisions that enhance the performance of the business areaAbility to build and maintain a strong team of staffDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and shift through projects quickly without sacrificing qualityAbility to work with diverse groups of peopleDemonstrated professionalism, both in demeanor and appearanceQualificationsPost-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Adult Education, or a related field5-7 years of progressive professional experience in training and development, career services/development or adult education, as well as business planning and management.Experience in program design and development/improvement, issues management and supervisory experience is required.Registered with or eligible for membership in the following associations would be considered an asset, Career Professionals of Canada, Career Development Association of Alberta, Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers or The Institute for Performance and Learning.Equivalencies may be considered.Closing Date: Until successful candidate is foundWe acknowledge all candidates working in their area of expertise may build their knowledge, skills, and competencies in several ways. We welcome candidates from a breadth of backgrounds, who may have equivalent skills and competencies to the ones listed above. There may be APEGA positions posted that have specific regulatory requirements, and in keeping with those requirements, APEGA will follow the guidelines that we are bound by. All candidates are considered with the objective to enhance APEGA’s people and culture.If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume directly through our company website (https://www.apega.ca/about-apega/apega-careers).Thank you for your interest in APEGA.Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEducationIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Career Development Manager” roles.Continue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleTeam Manager, Organizational Change Management (OCM) – Learning & Organizational DevelopmentSherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 2 weeks agoHuman Resources Business Partner (One Year Contract)MCASPHALT | Human Resources Business PartnerDepartment Supervisor Full-Time (3 month contract) - 7050 Spruce GroveSherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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