OECTA - 9524 - Experiential Learning Consultant (1.00)

Job summary

Coordinate community-connected experiential learning opportunities for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners, and develop partnerships and resources that support personalized goals and deep learning. Lead and support career and life planning programs, assist co-operative education teachers, evaluate programs, prepare reports and proposals, and promote innovative digital approaches to experiential learning.

Job details

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 2755 Highway 43, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 phone: 613-258-7757 toll free: 1-800-443-4562 Oct 13, 2026 VACANCY OECTA - 9524 Position: Experiential Learning Consultant (K – 12) – Long-Term Occasional Location: Kemptville and Cornwall Board Offices Salary: as per Collective Agreement (Annual Consultant allowance of $8,723 applicable) FTE: 1.00 Effective: February 1, 2027 – June 28, 2027 Qualifications Valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate; Guidance and Career Education Part 1 or Co-operative Education Part 1 required; Specialist Qualifications in either area is considered an asset; Religious Education, Part 1 is recommended; A sound knowledge and experience using MyBlueprint; Commitment to and experience organizing experiential learning opportunities for students; Expertise in equity and inclusion, strategic planning and project management; Demonstrated understanding of deep learning and its relevance to community-connected experiential learning; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Strong instructional leadership, organizational and time management skills; Commitment to the building of Catholic professional learning communities; Creativity and expertise in leading and successfully implementing new initiatives at the school and/or system level; Effective collaborative skills and the ability to develop partnerships and influence change; Demonstrated effective leadership and experience in working with board and school teams and expertise in the planning and delivery of teacher professional development; Experience as a guidance counselor, student success teacher, co-operative education teacher or relevant related experience would be considered an asset; Experience teaching in both elementary & secondary school would be considered an asset Send application, including Certificate of Qualifications and resume as follows: Permanent Applicants, Please Email Application To: Occasional teacher/external applicants please visit: Applications received by fax, mail, or emailed directly to individual Human Resources staff will not be processed. Posting closes on Friday October 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The CDSBEO adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The Catholic District School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the unceded, traditional Algonquin territory of the Anishinaabe people as well as the land of the Mohawk territory of the Haudenosaunee/Rotinonhsho'n:ni people. We respect both the land and the people of this land including all Indigenous people who have walked in this place. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if applicants require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please reach prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Summary Under the supervision of the Principal of Curriculum and Student Success the consultant will be responsible for: Coordinating rich, meaningful community-connected experiential learning opportunities that support development of global competencies for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as adult learners; Accessing local, national and global community partnerships and resources to support personalized student goals and deep learning; Providing leadership, direction and support for the implementation of deep learning and career/life planning programs in our schools; Creating a directory of available community-connected experiential learning opportunities that will be made accessible to the CDSBEO; Working directly with staff in the Elementary & Secondary Schools (Student Success, Special Education, Curriculum and Continuing Education departments); Liaising and developing learning partnerships with designated experiential learning representatives in our elementary, intermediate, secondary and adult high schools; Collaborating and supporting activities and events in conjunction with OYAP and SHSM Board leads Engaging in program evaluation; Supporting co-operative education teachers in all secondary schools with Hour Republic completion and in class placement work; Completing Ministry of Education and Provincial Reports and developing proposals to enhance programs; Promoting innovative strategies that use digital tools for the delivery of experiential learning opportunities; Working effectively in a collaborative, dynamic and creative team environment. Qualifications Valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate; Guidance and Career Education Part 1 or Co-operative Education Part 1 required; Specialist Qualifications in either area is considered an asset Religious Education, Part 1 is recommended; A sound knowledge and experience using MyBlueprint Commitment to and experience organizing experiential learning opportunities for students Expertise in equity and inclusion, strategic planning and project management Demonstrated understanding of deep learning and its relevance to community-connected experiential learning Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong instructional leadership, organizational and time management skills Commitment to the building of Catholic professional learning communities Creativity and expertise in leading and successfully implementing new initiatives at the school and/or system level Effective collaborative skills and the ability to develop partnerships and influence change Demonstrated effective leadership and experience in working with board and school teams and expertise in the planning and delivery of teacher professional development Experience as a guidance counselor, student success teacher, co-operative education teacher or relevant related experience would be considered an asset Experience teaching in both elementary & secondary school would be considered an asset

What you’ll do

Coordinate community-connected experiential learning opportunities for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners, and develop partnerships and resources that support personalized goals and deep learning. Lead and support career and life planning programs, assist co-operative education teachers, evaluate programs, prepare reports and proposals, and promote innovative digital approaches to experiential learning.

Requirements

A valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate and either Guidance and Career Education Part 1 or Co-operative Education Part 1 are required; Religious Education Part 1 is recommended. Candidates should have experience organizing experiential learning, knowledge of MyBlueprint, strong leadership and collaboration skills, and expertise in equity, project management, and teacher professional development; relevant school-based experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Experiential Learning Coordination
• Community Partnership Development
• Career and Life Planning
• Instructional Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Equity and Inclusion
• Deep Learning
• Teacher Professional Development
• Program Evaluation
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• MyBlueprint
• Co-operative Education

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership

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