Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Development Officer is responsible for research, needs assessment, development, implementation and evaluation concerning all programs and materials related to staff training.

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

Coordinate the implementation, delivery, evaluation and update of the training programs and related documentation;
Collaborate with and lead internal (the supervisor, human resources, an employee, etc.) and external (educational and professional institutions) partners to make recommendations and facilitate the training initiatives;
Analyze the training needs of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq’s employees and identify appropriate resources to implement training programs and materials;
Provide beginner-level training on the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to Kativik Ilisarniliriniq employees in Nunavik and Montreal;
Prepare staff manuals, orientation curriculum and training sessions in collaboration with the concerned departments, as well as collect feedback from recipients concerning these materials or sessions;
Participate in the implementation and update of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq’s strategic plan as it relates to training and development;
Collaborate closely with the Strategic Planning Coordinator;
Maintain records and generate reports regarding training;
Travel to Nunavik communities to conduct needs analysis and lead training sessions;
Carry out any other task deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate specialty, notably in Adult Education, Human Resources, Psychology or Instructional Design.

The School Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in two of the three languages of the school board (French, English, Inuktitut);
Three or more years of experience in a unionized environment;
Excellent presentation and training skills;
Well versed in various training techniques, needs assessment and leadership qualities;
Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to exhibit patience while training;
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
Ability and willingness to travel in and around Montreal to our satellite offices, as well as to the 14 communities of Nunavik as needed;
Knowledge of Nunavik and Inuit culture (asset).

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2143: From $56,670 to $100,410 annually depending on qualification and experience.