The Ontario Police College (OPC) is committed to creating unique and innovative learning opportunities for new and seasoned police officers.
Consider this rewarding opportunity to showcase your facilitation and multimedia expertise and work with subject matter experts to develop a diverse range of courses and programs for the OPC.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism :
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.
Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
- Undertake research activities to assist management in strategic and tactical planning of instructional programming such as training needs analyses
- Identify performance gaps and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses
- Write Course Training Standards and prepare submissions to Ministry
- Conduct post-course interviews, surveys and prepare written reports
- Co-ordinate assigned projects and provide guidance to team members, police services, other areas of the Ministry and government agencies on activities related to training
- Establish and maintain internal and external partnerships to advance shared learning within the policing environment
- Perform related duties such as participation on OPC and external committees and maintain web pages on the Intranet
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge
- You have applied knowledge of adult education theory, principles and techniques to develop training standards and courses
- You have interviewing and facilitation skills and knowledge of consultation techniques to interview and consult with subject matter experts and to conduct focus group sessions
- You have experience applying project management principles and techniques to plan and coordinate research projects
- You can resolve logistical issues and coordinate course development projects
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You have demonstrated written communication skills to summarize research findings, prepare training reports, briefings, Executive Management Submissions, and correspondence
- You have oral communication skills to liaise and conduct presentations to a variety of staff, stakeholders, and groups
- You can interview subject matter experts, facilitate focus groups and communities of practice
- You can collaborate with course coordinators, other police services, etc. on various training issues and initiatives
- You can propose recommendations on alternative methods with clients and management
- You have interpersonal skills to deliver pilot and specialized courses / workshops
Analytical, Research and Problem Solving Skills
- You possess analytical and problem solving skills to identify performance gaps and develop training solutions to address organizational priorities
- You can identify strategies and resources for generating reliable and valid data
- You have ability to select and apply research techniques and methodologies to collect information
- You can utilize evaluation instruments and techniques to evaluate training
- You have knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to analyze and evaluate research data / information
Computer Skills
- You have experience using office technology and computer software, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, to produce research instruments, prepare reports, correspondence, briefings, and presentations
- You possess knowledge of best practices in development of multi-media (e-learning) materials