Program Manager, Education and Training

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 12 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $117,989.00 - $138,737.00 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services - Location - IBSB Program Integrity and Ed. - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Manager, Program Integrity and Education, is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of staff learning and professional development within the Department to support strategic goals and meet legislative requirements. This role leads staff program and professional development; developing and implementing Departmental education and training policies, processes and practices and ensuring that program practices are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and policies; managing the development and maintenance of learning materials in traditional, digital and multimedia formats. **_CORPORATE HR GOVERNANCE_** - Departmental Human Resources functions work in close collaboration with Corporate Human Resources; consistent with the Region's human resources vision and strategy; supporting the development and implementation of Corporate Human Resources Initiatives, Programs, Processes, Policies, and Protocols, including Corporate Learning and Development programs. Corporate Human Resources provides strategic human resources planning, direction and leadership across the Region._ **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING** - Ensures Departmental education and learning programs and materials are delivered in accordance with appropriate Provincial legislation, regulations and guidelines and with Corporate and Department policies and guidelines. - Researches, plans, designs, and develops delivery of Department mandated program specific education and training for Department Branches based on their requirements and for Department-wide training of professional and skills development, management development, staff learning, event co-ordination and orientation programs to new employees. - Researches, plans, designs, and develops training programs to external agencies and groups to ensure alignment with services and programs, as requested. - Designs, develops, recommends and implements Departmental training related policies, processes, and practices. - Develops, implements and monitors education programs in compliance with legislative requirements, provincially mandated initiatives, accepted service standards and operational business plans to promote/provide exceptional service, quality and efficiency. - Analyzes current learning and development programs and policies, conducts needs analysis and sur