Training and Quality Specialist

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Union: OPSEU - PO
- Job Number: J0424-0342
- Job Title: Training and Quality Specialist (12 months)
- Job Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Job Location: Toronto
- Job Category: Training / Education
- Job Classification: FPA6
- Role Designation:- Open Positions: 1
- Posting Date: April 12, 2024
- Closing Date: April 26, 2024
- Salary: $75,436.77 - $87,451.92/YearLegal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

**Primary function**:
This position located in the Intake Operations Support department which is responsible for the development and delivery of staff training and creation of information and knowledge resources that will help intake staff operate at optimal efficiency. The Training and Quality Specialist will also develop and support a quality assurance (QA) program and ensure that QA standards are incorporated into the training process.

Home Location: Provincial Office
Secondary/tertiary locations: not applicable

Reporting to: Manager, Knowledge and Information Management and Training.

**Key accountabilities**:

- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires
- Create, develop and deliver training to staff pertaining to LAO initiatives (such as; LASA 2020, business process changes.etc.).
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences and workshops
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and provide recommendations for improvement
- Develop and design content, training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials on various platforms for staff/client interactions to satisfy knowledge and content needs. These platforms include; Chat, KIM, Service Location Finder.
- Adhere and practice knowledge and information management principles
- Motivate staff in achieving high performance, oversee the design and delivery of training programs
- Create and maintain KIM content ensuring that information adheres to the KIM style guide
- Provide support to KIM users and assist in identifying knowledge needs and information gaps
- Develop a quality assurance (QA) program standards and ensure that quality assurance is incorporated into the training process
- Monitor calls for quality assurance
- Provide advice and input on staff training and knowledge needs relating to operational policies, procedures and practices affecting client service
- Support the development and design of improved information services for LAO clients and staff
- Identify service problems and recommend solutions

**Required skills & experience**:

- Work experience in developing and delivering training to adult learners
- Experience in managing a full training cycle
- A combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates a solid background in training best practices and fundamentals
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner and convey information appropriately for the intended audiences
- Understanding of knowledge management principles and practices including content developme



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