Training Specialist

Position: Training Specialist - Senior

Location: Toronto / Hamilton / Guelph / Sudbury / Vaughan (Onsite)

Client: Public Sector

Type: Contract (Initial term of 18+ month with possibility of extension)

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Training Experience

• Experience developing and delivering a province/nation-wide training strategy and roll out plan for an operational and First Responder environments
• 5+ years of experience as Trainer, preferably in OPS or Land Ambulance Dispatch Centers or Paramedic services
• Experience delivering training material to both technical and non-technical users.
• Experience creating training material or user documentation, preferably in OPS or Healthcare sector
• Experience creating and managing training project plan/schedules
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage a complex province-wide schedule
• Experience working on the PSRN project

Technical Experience

• Demonstrated experience with Public Safety equipment systems such as Public Safety Radio Network.
• Demonstrated experience with telecom and dispatch systems.
• Analytic and Communications Skills / General Experience and Skills
• Experience in the development, design and delivery of training material for both technical and non-technical users at the specified experience level
• Knowledge and experience in delivering training on specified packages and platforms
• Knowledge of Radio/Telephone systems, GIS, spatial concepts (geographic orientation and mapping), Automated Vehicle Locator.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills,
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences from entry-level users to senior-level executives.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Minimum valid driver’s license class of G, or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario and the ability to travel within Ontario frequently and for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated experience working with a large project team.

Industry Experience

• Experience delivering training related to 24x7 critical environments and operations.
• Experience with the land ambulance sector and its stakeholder would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Public Safety including Police, Ambulance and Fire.
• Knowledge of Emergency Health Services or Healthcare Sector would be an asset