Various Education positions at DND
Reference number : DND24J-022012-000483
Selection process number : 23-DND-EA-NAST-513856-1 National Defence
Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Québec (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)
ED-EDS-02
$95,711 to $101,697
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Closing date : 10 January 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time
Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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Duties
This inventory aims to fill several positions in various regions of Canada.
Here is a brief description of these positions.
Stream 1 : Instructional designer / Educational Specialist / Training Evaluation and Standards
The role of this position is to work with interested parties to plan, develop and implement programmes and courses. It includes the integration of technology, and media to increase learning effectiveness.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of the position’s main activities :
- Conduct needs analysis.
- Develop, maintain, and review programmes and courses, learning evaluation tools as well as multimedia material.
- Design and develop learning material such as training plans, lesson plans.
- Deliver training to personnel on subjects pertaining to pedagogy and education in general.
- Offer expert advice to the teaching staff on subjects pertaining to programmes, courses, and learning evaluation tools.
- Ensure the conformity of didactic material.
Stream 2 : Leadership Educator
The role of this position is to foster the development of leadership and management skills in naval / officer cadets (university students).
It includes developing learning material, and teaching leadership and management content.
The main duties of this position are as follows :
- Conduct needs analysis for leadership and management development training.
- Develop, maintain and review programmes and courses, learning evaluation tools.
- Design and develop learning material such as training plans, lesson plans.
- Deliver leadership and management training to naval / officer cadets.
- Offer expert advice on subjects pertaining to leadership and management development.
- Ensure the conformity of instructional material to standards.
Work environment
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad.
DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.
What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy :
A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
Opportunities for advancement
A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.
DND has adopted the Direction on prescribed presence in the Workplace* and Common hybrid work model and as such, employees will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days a week in a designated DND office (effective September 9, 2024), unless they are subject to an exemption or accommodation.
Please note that some positions may require full-time in office presence.
Important note for Stream 2, Leadership Educator : Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position requires physical presence (in-office work) during the school year.
Intent of the process
Our immediate need is to fill two (2) positions in St-Jean-sur Richelieu, QC, one (1) position in Kingston, ON and one (1) position in Borden, ON.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process, and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), various language profiles, various operational requirements, and conditions of employment.
As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Positions to be filled : 4
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION :
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the classification.
Note : Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization.
The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.
EXPERIENCE :
EX1 : Experience providing educational advice and recommendations to various types of interested parties (ex : content expert, trainer, management, clients)
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative
BBB / BBB, CBB / CBB, CCB / CCB, CCC / CCC, BBB / PPP, PPP / BBB)
EXPERIENCES :
Stream 1 - Instructional designer / Educational Specialist / Training Evaluation and Standards :
EX2 - Experience using a systems approach to program / course development.
EX3 - Experience in the design, development, and evaluation of education materials for digital and in-person training.
Stream 2 - Leadership Educator :
EX4 Experience in managing Human Resources, directly or as the lead of a project team.
COMPETENCIES :
C1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2 - Thinking things through.
C3 - Working effectively with others.
C4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C5 - Communication
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EDUCATION :
AED1 - Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master’s degree in a specialty relevant to the position
AED2 - Graduate diploma in education
Asset Certification :
AC1 - Recognized certification in one or more of the following fields : project management, talent management, workshop facilitation, administration of psychometric instruments, or in other specialization relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed.
Asset Experiences :
AEX1 - Experience with Learning Management Systems.
AEX2 - Experience managing training projects.
AEX3 - Experience in post-secondary program / course development.
AEX4 - Experience in adult or post-secondary teaching.
AEX5 - Experience in facilitation.
AEX6 - Experience as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.
AEX7 - Experience in the field of teaching English as a second or foreign language to adult learners.
AEX8 - Experience in the field of teaching French as a second or foreign language to adult learners.
AEX9 - Experience in second language evaluation.
AEX10 - Experience in the implementation and evaluation of language-teaching programs.
AEX11 - Experience in test administration using an online platform.
AEX12 - Experience using an e-learning content development application or authorizing tools such as but not limited to : CaptivateTM, ArticulateTM, XML, etc.
AEX13 - Experience in developing teaching materials using educational Web applications such as but not limited to : Memrise, Quizlet, Wordwall, etc.
AEX14 - Experience in teaching military personnel.
AEX15 - Experience working with the levels and language skill descriptors associated to the Public Service Commission and / or STANAG-6001 benchmark standards.
Asset Knowledge :
AK1 - Knowledge of the theories and principles in education and adult learning (andragogy-pedagogy).
AK2 - Knowledge of training methodologies and techniques such as using case studies, role-play, structured experiences etc.
AK3 - Knowledge of theories related to leadership and team development.
Asset Competencies : AC1 Creativity
AC1 Creativity
Asset Abilities :
AA1 - Ability to develop, plan, organize and deliver training to adult learners.
AA2 - Ability to manage the educational program development process by identifying the actions to follow as well as identifying potential difficulties and solutions.
AA3 - Ability to use Articulate Storyline or other rapid development tool.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada.
We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following designated groups : Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Stream 1 and 2 :
Willing and able to work overtime, occasionally.
Stream 2 :
Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position requires physical presence (in-office work) during the academic year.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel, as required.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.
We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria :
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
- Level / degree of one or more competencies / qualifications;
Organizational Needs.
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Depending on the position being staffed :
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and / or conditions of employment may be required
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed