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Learning and Development Advisor

Fort Smith, NT
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The Learning and Development Advisor plays a pivotal role in strengthening the capacity of community government and designated authorities by identifying workforce learning needs and delivering targeted development solutions. This includes assessing and addressing skill gaps that impact performance, leading new council orientation workshops, and supporting ongoing training for both staff and council members. The Advisor also research, plans, and implements comprehensive learning initiatives that build effective, responsible, and sustainable community governments, while championing awareness and uptake of learning services across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement learning plans with individual learners.
  • Provides expert advice and technical support to clients on workplace learning and development (including e-learning) practices.
  • Coordinate and host regional learning events and opportunities.
  • Gathers regional data, analyzes information, and provides recommendations on future learning initiatives.
  • Seeks partnerships with other government departments to support community government learning and development

Key Qualifications:

  • A degree in but not limited to education combined with 2 years of relevant experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

About Government of the Northwest Territories

Government Administration
1001-5000

About the GNWT

The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.