Job Description

About Us
St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.
Position Summary & Scope of Service:
St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Directly accountable to the Manager, Corporate Education, the Training and Development Facilitator creates engaging, accessible, and effective educational opportunities for St.Amant staff, volunteers, and community members. The Training and Development Facilitator is responsible to:

• Facilitate workshops and learning opportunities
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content
• Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience's training needs
• State instructional end goals and create content that matches them
• Apply instructional and accessible design theories, practice and methods
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.) for in-person or online platform delivery
• Develop assessment instruments based on applicable criteria

The Training and Development Facilitator takes an active role in and personal responsibility for continuous learning to promote knowledge and best practices. They are familiar with policies, issues, trends, and practices in the field, as well as with needs, gaps, or opportunities which may improve the lives of persons with disabilities, or which promote social justice, equity, or accessibility.
St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.
Qualifications:
Educational:

• Post-secondary training in a related field, such as education, organizational development, social sciences, or equivalent combination of education/work experience
• Adult Education Certificate or equivalent education is a definite asset
• Education related to online learning platforms or instructional design is an asset

Professional:

• Minimum of three years' recent related experience in the area of adult education and organizational development, including experience in program planning and curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency group facilitation
• Knowledge of current adult-learning concepts, training techniques, and program planning and implementation
• Skill in the utilization of organizational management principles, methods, and techniques
• Strong working proficiency in course authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline 360, etc. and at least one Learning Management System
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset

Personal:

• Ability to conceptualize and implement innovative and efficient staff development programs as directed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced planning and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide education and training in public forums
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within an interdisciplinary team and between program areas
• Ability to remain objective and constructive when dealing with conflict resolution and process improvement
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Demonstrated ability to manage and support system changes (e.g. work with external consultants; integrate new material into existing programming, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure, to meet competing demands and deadlines, and to deal effectively with difficult and sensitive situations
• Innovative, highly motivated and an energetic team player
• Ability to adapt readily to changing demands and situations

Duties and Responsibilities:
Program/Service Support:
Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant and the Principle Functions and Objectives of Corporate Education, the Training and Development Facilitator seeks innovative ways to deliver training to employees. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness/sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.
Duties include:

• Seeks innovative ways to deliver training to employees such as e-learning, webinars, training videos, electronic books, etc.
• Develops/revises/maintains presentation and training materials (including design, layout, and content development of in-person and electronic learning opportunities)
• Facilitates internal Corporate workshops and training opportunities (in-person and remotely)
• Performs basic administrative functions related to the Learning Management System
• Completes administrative tasks related to the delivery of workshops as assigned
• Sets up equipment and supplies for workshops as assigned
• Provides resource/support for managers/leaders, and other employees that facilitate groups, train employees and/or make presentations as part of their responsibilities
• Collaborates with subject matter experts in the development of materials
• Regularly reviews and updates training materials as required to ensure continued relevance/accuracy
• Consults on initiatives led by others regarding training methodology, design, and rollout
• Ensures managers/leaders are informed of initiatives available to them and their employees
• Ensures training and educational material meets corporate goals and objectives, and legislative requirements
• Provides relevant information, articles, websites, e-books, and references to all staff according to needs
• Researches and develops information required for projects and initiatives
• Attends courses and seminars to promote and encourage staff development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.
St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.
St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

Skills Required