Job Description

Training and Development Specialist

Human Services \xe2\x80\x93 Income and Social Supports

CUPE Local 966

Status: 1 Contract Full Time; 12 Months

Salary Range: $75,319.00 to $89,619.00 per annum

Work Mode: Remote *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton and 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:

Income and Social Supports is the single point of access for a range of Human Services programs provided by the Region of Peel, and community-based agencies to help individuals or families cope with life challenges or events.

The Role:

As a member of the Income and Social Supports team, you will be responsible for the development and design of a training program for new and existing staff involved in the delivery of Ontario Works for the provision of uniformed service across the Region. This includes developing, organizing and delivering training programs to meet the needs of all staff and external clients.

What you will do in this role:

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of government policy, programs, and legislation relevant to Ontario Works and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
• Represents the Region in Partnerships to design and deliver training province-wide
• Recommends changes to Peel policies and procedures in the Community Access Division
• Identifies issues and trends regarding current technologies, business practices and programs and legislation and makes recommendations for changes and improvements
• Represents the Region on inter-governmental committees and acts as an expert providing advice on training material and facilitation
• Coordinates projects or events that require collaboration with or obtaining consensus from a variety of internal and external resources
• Develops strategic training programs based on department and interdepartmental objectives
• Provide information, advice and expertise to all divisional staff and other external government agencies
• Develops new initiatives to improve quality of service with a focus on fiscal responsibility
• Plans, designs and coordinates training programs for Community Access staff in the Region of Peel as well as externally throughout the Province
• Develops training modules to teach the Ontario Works Act, the regulations, policies and procedures for this Act and related acts, and all other procedures related to the delivery of social assistance programs, including ODSP referrals
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures and ensures these standards are incorporated into all training programs
• In response to legislated changes or other identified needs, conducts the training sessions for all staff or designs and develops training material for Supervisors to use with their staff
• Responsible for preparing measurement tools and evaluating the effectiveness of all training programs and adjusting programs as required
• Conducts training needs assessments with all levels of staff
• Responsible for updating all training material in the event of organizational changes, legislative changes and new policies and procedures
• Coordinates the supply inventory and issuing of all necessary tools for all staff service
• Meets with Supervisor on a regular basis to identify training needs and to evaluate existing programs
• Acts as a consultant for supervisors and manager for policy clarification or interpretation on unique cases
• Other duties as required

What the role requires:

• Minimum of a college diploma plus one year formal education in the area of Adult Education combined with 3-5 years experience in the social assistance field and Adult Education is required
• Extensive knowledge of multiple computer applications, including but not limited to MS Office, CIMS, SAMS, and local applications
• Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Works Act, MFIPPA, working knowledge of the ODSP Act, Family Responsibility, Legal Aid and all other applicable or proposed relevant legislation, and the ability to explain the same
• Excellent knowledge of community resources available to Ontario Works participants as this must be incorporated into effective case management training
• Ability to identify actual training needs, link these needs to the Division\xe2\x80\x99s goals, and plan, design, and deliver programs in response to those needs
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a vehicle

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills including written skills for a variety of audiences at all levels and verbal skills to facilitate and to exchange and provide information as necessary
• Effective facilitation skills to convey information to both internal and external contacts and the ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques
• Exceptional interpersonal skills which would include a good listening ability and the skills to handle classroom problems effectively
• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize and manage a variety of different projects and ever-changing priorities within time constraints and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to technology and business changes on an ongoing basis
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

** Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are currently in the bargaining unit. **

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• % in lieu of benefits
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote. You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton and 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada\'s Healthy Workplace Month\xc2\xae with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

Region of Peel