Halifax Water is accepting applications for One (1) Term, Fill-Time Learning & Development Specialist (up to 12 months) in the People & Culture Department.

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Water's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels.

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Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons.

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Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter. The and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website. Relevant university degree (e.g. bachelor of adult education, education, instructional design).

Education in teaching, coaching, adult education, or instructional design is an asset. Minimum of 5 years experience designing, developing, and teaching specific technical, application, and training courses to diverse audiences, with a focus on technical compliance and training programs.

Adult Learning Certificate Certified Professional

Training/Learning Professional Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training: Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements. Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles, assessment principles and L&D; approaches. Ability to track and manage training information, producing metrics reports and forecasting compliance requirements.





Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and assessment strategies Proven ability to develop engaging training materials and programs. Solid computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, eLearning Authoring and Learning Management System tools (Articulate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) The Learning and Development Specialist provides effective and timely training expertise, solutions and services to its stakeholders, linking Halifax Water's strategic and business plan goals with building and growing a learning culture. This role includes collaborating with stakeholders to design, develop and implement timely and accessible training/learning solutions to meet compliance and education requirements.

The role also involves a change management approach to managing instructional design activities for projects to ensure employees are supported to meet their current and future job role learning needs. Candidates with a strong technical background in skilled trades, combined with practical experience related to technical training are preferred for this term opportunity. Conduct detailed data-driven training needs analyses using AI and analytics tools across business units in collaboration with subject matter experts and project teams to identify and develop effective learning solutions.

Design, develop, and maintain learning solutions assets including training materials, manuals, job aids, presentations, microlearning and eLearning content using instructional design best practices and industry leading tools. Facilitates and delivers instructor-led training sessions and/or workshops as required. Provide guidance and coaching to other team members involved in training solutions development and delivery.

📌 Term Learning and Development Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Halifax Water
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality