Education and Training Advisor

Competition: LA262726

Position Type:Regular Full-Time

Competition Close Date: Wednesday July 8 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

Salary Range: $92118.38 - $112339.49 per annum.Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience subject matter expertise and internal equity with consideration for how the candidate is developing meets or exceeds the roles requirements.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF

Job Summary

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is seeking a knowledgeable collaborative and detail-oriented individual for the regular full-time position of Education and Training Advisor.

Reporting to the Director Office of Sergeant-at-Arms the Education and Training Advisor develops coordinates and participates in training education and development programs for all SAA staff including armed and unarmed protective services employees. The Education and Training Advisor must maintain protective services expertise to ensure the provision of focused effective training and education identify gaps in training/education and address these through curriculum development and focused supplementary training as required.

Within the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms two Education and Training Advisor positions support departmental training requirements. One position serves as the departmental lead for Use of Force and ensures compliance with applicable certification recertification use of force tactical skills officer safety and weapons qualification standards. The second position serves as the departmental lead for non-use-of-force education training and employee development programs. Both positions collaborate to ensure an integrated departmental training program.

We are currently recruiting for the non-use-of-force education training and employee development programs portfolio position

Qualifications

Applicants must be/have:

• Post-secondary education in adult education or related programs plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience developing and delivering related training programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience developing and facilitating curriculums for police foundational skills training and education including Powers of Arrest under 495 of the Criminal Code and other Provincial Statutes theory law and practical application is preferred.
• Experience and/or certification with the use or handling of firearms and firearm safety is considered an asset.
• Project Management certification (PMP) and/or certification in change management is considered an asset
• Adult Instructor Police Instructor Force Options Instructor Firearms Instructor or comparable instructional certification is considered an asset.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

Who We Are

Our values ground our work and reflect the beliefs and principles that are importantto how we work with others.

• Impartiality We are non-partisan and objective in the performance of our duties.
• Integrity We build trust through responsible actions and respectful relationships.
• OpennessWe provide a welcoming and inclusive environment and promote publicaccess and engagement.
• RespectWe work together collaboratively with mutual respect trust andkindness.
• Stewardship We ensure institutional continuity and renewal.

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What We Offer

• Career development We support continuing education by providing innovative inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth skill development and career advancement.
• Community engagement and recognition We value teamwork collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects committees working groups and events. Together we celebrate and acknowledge each others outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package which includes extended health and dental basic life insurance an optional family funeral benefit plan optional life insurance optional accidental death and dismemberment travel medical insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer a Health Care Spending Account to help cover eligible additional medical expenses that are not covered by the extended health care package.
• Work-life balance -We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. We have 35-hour work weeks and offer flexible work arrangements including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) to eligible positions. Management employees are eligible for Time Off in Lieu which is an additional 12 days off per year for time worked in excess of the regular hours required for their position.
• Health and wellness We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program an in-house fitness room secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass. We also offer an infant and family wellness room a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location location location We provide employment in an architectural landmark the Parliament Buildings which overlooks Victorias Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core close to shops restaurants cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacationbenefits We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start or 8 percent vacation pay.
  

For more information about our organization go to: Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code including Indigenous Peoples people of colour people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process please contact .

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 92118 - 112339