TRAINER

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 50945
Job Category: Education & Training
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Strategic Planning & Workforce Dev
Work Location: 275 Merton St, Toronto, M4S 1A7
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 month) vacancy
Salary: $78,429.00 - $102,021.00, Wage Grade 5.5
Shift Information: Monday -Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 18-Oct-2024 to 01-Nov-2024
Job Description:
Delivers technician training across Toronto Water sections and consults with the Supervisor Training and Talent Development Consultants to constantly improve training curriculum and service delivery.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements and delivers/facilitates training programs and testing standards. Assists with the development of technician courses and resource materials.
• Delivers specialized expertise related to a function or technician skill to provide Toronto Water with “subject Matter expertise”.
• Assesses and evaluates participants’ skills, knowledge and performance. Monitors on- the-job training programs. Collaborates with supervisory staff to ensure technical staff completes required training to meet Ministry standards.
• Collects data on training evaluations and performance measurement tools. Applies criteria for selection of candidates for training. Makes recommendations for candidates to enter/remain in programs and participates in the selection process.
• Participates in labour relations matters as they relate to Toronto Water training initiatives (i.e. operator certification, apprenticeship programs, etc.) and delivery of training.
• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements.
• Assists the supervisor with the maintenance of a computerized tracking process to track course attendance, course completion, skills level attainments and participant and facilitate feedback.
• Tracks and monitors records relating to licences and certifications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepares reports on training and skills development and compliance issues.
• Manages projects related to Workforce Development as assigned.
• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in training and development including needs assessment, program design, delivery, evaluation and related administration.
• Experience utilizing the concepts of continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.
• Experience with the facilitation/presentation of courses and large group processes.
• Experience communicating effectively at various levels within organizations, including verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure, high volume team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work.

• Implements and delivers/facilitates training programs and testing standards. Assists with the development of technician courses and resource materials.
• Delivers specialized expertise related to a function or technician skill to provide Toronto Water with “subject Matter expertise”.
• Assesses and evaluates participants’ skills, knowledge and performance. Monitors on- the-job training programs. Collaborates with supervisory staff to ensure technical staff completes required training to meet Ministry standards.
• Collects data on training evaluations and performance measurement tools. Applies criteria for selection of candidates for training. Makes recommendations for candidates to enter/remain in programs and participates in the selection process.
• Participates in labour relations matters as they relate to Toronto Water training initiatives (i.e. operator certification, apprenticeship programs, etc.) and delivery of training.
• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements.
• Assists the supervisor with the maintenance of a computerized tracking process to track course attendance, course completion, skills level attainments and participant and facilitate feedback.
• Tracks and monitors records relating to licences and certifications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepares reports on training and skills development and compliance issues.
• Manages projects related to Workforce Development as assigned.
• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations