Coordinator of Staff Education

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Located within the Inuvik Regional Hospital and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Coordinator of Staff Education (Coordinator) is responsible for the coordination, tracking, and delivery of orientation and continuing education for Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority BDR staff. Orientation, education, and training is delivered in a variety of formats including in [1] service, demonstrations with hands on participation, video conference, and on-line learning. The incumbent must be physically able to set up and move audio visual equipment in the classroom, and to and from other off-site locations used for education. Travel on small aircraft or by ice road will occur 5-6 times per year.

The responsibilities of this position necessitate a working relationship with NTSHHA, BDR Managers, Clinical Nurse Educator, Child and Family Services (CFS) trainer, Coordinator of Nursing Services, and Talent and Organizational Design staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills relating to instructor certification for nationally recognized programs such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant Acts, organizational policies, standards, values, guiding principles, and safety knowledge to provide high quality health care and social service delivery.
• Instruction and facilitation skills with adult learners
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reporting.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally to a variety of audiences with varying levels of background, work experience and education.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Skilled with word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
• Ability to communicate in cross-cultural situations and environments.
• Leadership, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with limited direction or guidance, and to adapt to changing priorities.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A diploma in Adult Education, or Administration combined with three (3) years of experience as a Facilitator and/or Coordinator, preferably in the field of adult education.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

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