Learning & Development Specialist (12 Month Contract)

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THE JOB: Learning & Development Specialist, People and Culture (12 Month Contract)

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $70,856- $88,570

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Learning and Development the Learning and Development Specialist, Programs, will work with stakeholders to design, develop, lead, and implement diverse learning programs, and employee training initiatives in alignment with our values and business objectives. The Learning and Development Specialist will manage their time across multiple, simultaneous project assignments and produce high quality deliverables related to training programs, e-learning and developmental solutions for Doctors of BC. This role will look to lead various programs and projects, contributing directly to the maintenance, management of training offerings and learning opportunities as well as identify areas for growth for the organization.

This role will work with the business through needs assessments and analysis to onboard, manage, and implement focused learning services, collaborating and leading, implementation and training plans to elevate the employee experience. This portfolio specifically focuses on advanced curriculum development, supporting the content creation and implementation of our robust employee development programs.

The Learning and Development Specialist ensures all related training and learning objectives are consistent and in alignment with other initiatives within the vision of the Operations Department, as well as Doctors of BC as a whole.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Leading Self (A):

• Adapts approach without feeling own agenda or outcomes have been compromised.
• Challenges inefficient/ ineffective work processes and offers constructive alternatives.
• Analyzes work errors, successes and failures.
• Sets learning strategies to rectify and increase knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload priorities, effectively reprioritizing or deferring tasks in line with operational and strategic goals.

Building Relationships (A):

• Sets objectives necessary for obtaining feedback and assistance.
• Shares ideas, issues, and opportunities with members of personal network.
• Seeks referrals from others with relevant expertise and influence.
• Attends and maintains relationships with relevant formal and informal professional groups and organizations.

Communication for Results (A):

• Converses with, writes reports for, and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support problem solving and planning. Seeks a consensus with business partners.
• Debates opinions, tests understanding, and clarifies judgments. Brings conflict into the open empathetically.
• Explains the context of multiple interrelated situations, asks searching, probing questions, and solicits expert advice prior to taking action and making recommendations.

Problem Solving (A):

• Diagnoses problems using formal problem-solving tools and techniques from multiple angles and probes underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions.
• Proactively anticipates and prevents problems.
• Devises, facilitates buy-in, makes recommendations, and guides implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues that cross organizational boundaries and are unclear in nature.
• Identifies potential consequences and risk levels.
• Seeks support and buy-in for problem definition, methods of resolution, and accountability.

Change Advocate (I):

• Participates in change programs by planning implementation activities with other change champions.
• Interprets the meaning of new strategic directions for the work group and sets objectives and standards.
• Implements monitoring and feedback systems.
• Evaluates progress and finds ways of making continuous improvements.
• Solicits and offers ideas for improving primary business processes. Improves effectiveness and efficiency through the involvement of peers and business partners by initiating new approaches

Thoroughness (A):

• Identifies potential areas of conflicting priorities and vulnerability in achieving standards.
• Reviews department's progress against established goals, objectives, service level targets, and project milestones.
• Supports others in achieving deliverables by efficiently allocating resources and providing common organizing systems, techniques, and disciplines.
• Maintains a proactive work review and approval process prior to assignment completion.
• Solicits internal and external customer evaluation of performance and devises measures for improvement.

Doctors of BC Team Member:

Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other's wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING

• An undergraduate university degree in instructional design, information technology, business or related field, AND up to four years of progressive and relevant experience, including a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in adult education, preferably with technical training. Having an equivalent level of related work experience in-lieu of post-secondary education will be considered.
• Experience developing training content in multiple formats, i.e. eModules, Webinars, Train the Trainer, and Job Aids
• Experience in technical training, specifically in customer service, compliance, and technology.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of course development and design, including needs analysis, objective setting and assessment processes.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating the effectiveness of learning activities and determining opportunities for improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication techniques; including public speaking and presentation/facilitation skills in a virtual/remote environment.
• Good sense of judgment, analysis and synthesis; with a high personal standard of service, professionalism, performance and willingness to work both as a team and independently.
• Ability to provide strategic consulting and act as a change agent applying creative approaches to development of a learning culture.
• Awareness of evolving expectations, market trends, and best practices in learning and development.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based learning management systems, and eLearning software and systems will be an asset
• Understanding of SCORM, xAPI and some graphic design skills will be an asset.
• Excellent computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications (emphasis on PowerPoint) and web conferencing tools (Zoom).

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.