Training and Development Coordinator

**Training and Development Coordinator - Office of Research & Innovation - FT Admin(Temp)**
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**Find Your Spot at Humber**

At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

**Job Details**:
**Position Title**: Training and Development Coordinator
**Status**: FT Admin (temporary) *until Mar. 27, 2026
**Hours**:37.5 hours per week
**Faculty/Department**: Office of Research and Innovation
**Campus/Location**:North Campus
**Salary**:$77,741

**About the Office of Research and Innovation at Humber**:
Humber Polytechnic’s Research and Innovation department serves as a vibrant center for creativity, collaboration, and transformative ideas. We prioritize building strong partnerships and engaging with stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives. With a steadfast commitment to research excellence, we empower a diverse community of researchers, innovators, and thought leaders, fostering meaningful contributions within our institution and the wider community.

**About the Training and Development Coordinator Role**:
Reporting to Director, Research and Programs, the incumbent will lead the development, implementation, and improvement of various Office of Research and Innovation’s (ORI) engagement initiatives, including building awareness of EDI best practices. The incumbent will embed EDI principles into ORI training modules for faculty researchers, ORI staff and Student Research Assistants. The incumbent will champion key data-driven initiatives designed to support equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives, create new student support programs, and build the ORI capacity for applied research. The incumbent will oversee key training projects and events throughout the year. The incumbent will lead additional training initiatives that continue to support and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and accessible training environment, for faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent will also create, develop, and implement an international student strategy through the new mentorship program.

Key Responsibilities:
**1.** **Training and Development Support**
- Conduct training needs analysis, program development, vendor selection, program delivery and program evaluation actions
- Support trainers and training coaches in the execution of the training programs
- Provide input into the development of the annual training catalogue
- Review existing training material to determine appropriateness and relevance, modifying where appropriate to satisfy training needs
- Work with Resource Manager to develop and deliver new hire training, new employee onboarding, and professional development programs to ORI staff
- Work with managers and research leads to identify learning challenges, instructional problems and new educational needs
- Manage training program logistics such as printing materials, enrolments, cancellations, waiting list management and attendance records
- Facilitate training sessions when required
- Collect metrics on training for the purpose of evaluating effectiveness of training programs
- Support the development and delivery of specialized programs such as orientations and training events
- Continuously review and enhance training delivery methods, including the use of technology-driven approaches
- Works closely with the Director, Research and Programs on budget for training and development initiatives. Ensures that limited financial resources are maximized to achieve milestones outlined in grants.

**2.** **Development and Administration of Mentorship Program**
- Ensure the provision of seamless advising and mentorship services to students
- Lead the development and implementation of a student mentorship program that ensures student researchers receive necessary supports for achieving success.
- Will create clear expectations and targeted outcomes for the purposes of recruiting student mentors
- Will create a clear pathway for students to enroll and achieve success in the mentorship program
- Must be able to evaluate student entrance assessments to mak