Training Manager
Algonquin College based in Ottawa, ON, CA is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Training Manager. Algonquin College is committed to academic excellence, emphasizes practical, hands-on learning across diverse programs in technology, business, health sciences, and the arts. Dedicated to workforce success, the college provides a stimulating environment for learning and innovation. As a beacon of education, Algonquin College empowers students to thrive in their chosen fields, making it a renowned institution fostering both knowledge and practical skills. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Algonquin College
Department: Business Development (Pouya Safi)
Organization: Algonquin College Corporate Training
Position: Training Manager
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $94,113.00-$117,641.00 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time Support
Location: Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON, CA
Schedule: Full-time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
Length of Contract: 1 Year
Job Requisition Id/Job ID: R159992
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a Four (4) year degree in Adult Learning or field of study related to the design, production, and evaluation of training (e.g., Education, Educational Technology, Training and Development)
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in increasingly responsible roles in the training industry
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work in an office environment, involving extended periods of sitting and computer use
- The candidates should be able to handle occasional communication with students and staff in-person
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) or possess a similar certification as an asset
- The candidates should possess a minimum of five (5) years of direct management experience in adult learning, post-secondary education, or corporate training milieu. Experience within a large unionized environment is considered an asset
- The candidates should demonstrate proven business acumen, financial planning and management skills, and entrepreneurial experience
- The candidates should have knowledge and experience in the complete program development process, including leveraging labor market data, conducting needs analyses, building a business case, identifying performance outcomes and course learning requirements, developing curriculum, and implementing and evaluating the learning products
- The candidates should have experience in developing proposals, gathering estimates, and creating and tracking budgets
- The candidates should demonstrate experience with project management, including managing time, establishing priorities, distributing responsibilities, identifying and mitigating risks, and meeting milestones and deliverables
- The candidates should have a track record of coordinating multiple and diverse activities, oftentimes with competing priorities and leveraging shared resources
- The candidates should possess demonstrated experience in managing the design and development of learning experiences optimized for adult learners as professional training
- The candidates should have led or participated in comprehensive requests for proposals or requests for funding
- The candidates should be experienced in negotiating and liaising with clients, vendors, contractors, peer institutional representatives, and other stakeholders
- The candidates should possess demonstrated experience in communicating with all levels of the client community, including learners, subject matter experts, senior executives, and administrative staff
- The candidates should demonstrate a commitment to learner success, training excellence, quality education, and continuous improvement, particularly in adult learning/training environments
- The candidates should exhibit excellent attention to detail and/or quality assurance
- The candidates should have excellent skills with document, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Other related software skills (e.g., project management, communication, etc.) are considered an asset
- The candidates should possess strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation, information dissemination, conflict resolution, and collaboration building
- The candidates should have strong organizational, planning, and financial management skills
- The candidates should have a working familiarity with various educational technologies and current training design approaches
- The candidates should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management, including an in-depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in the professional education market
- The candidates should have knowledge of strategic and operational planning as well as personnel administration
- The candidates should have the ability to understand the College’s business goals and translate them into technical/space solutions, including establishing appropriate trade-offs between costs (design, development, operations, maintenance, evaluation, and replacement) and requirements
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to facilitate discussions and, where needed, to mediate disagreements between staff and to manage dissatisfied clients in the context of improving the learning experience and results
- The candidates should have the ability to synthesize data and reports into appropriate information to inform opportunities to advance business practices and processes
- The candidates should exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to ensure that all programs/courses are responsive to the emerging needs of the community, align with the college’s strategic plans, and fulfill the standards of effective in-class, online, and blended learning solutions
- The candidates should be able to oversee all projects pertaining to customized program and course development, their implementation, the regular evaluation of the products to ensure that they are relevant and meet performance outcomes, and ensure alignment and pathways with other related Algonquin College programming
- The candidates should be able to interface with a variety of academic and college-wide service units to ensure that all activities related to the delivery of programs/courses support the success of Corporate Training clients. They are also responsible for the supervision and hiring of subject matter experts to develop and/or deliver the training
- The candidates should be able to manage strategic relationships with delivery partners and affiliates, resellers, and accrediting bodies. This includes serving as a primary liaison for key academic stakeholders within the College (e.g., Deans, Chairs, and Program Coordinators)
- The candidates should be able to manage strategic relationships with delivery partners and affiliates, resellers, and accrediting bodies. This includes serving as a primary liaison for key academic stakeholders within the College (e.g., Deans, Chairs, and Program Coordinators)
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!