Apply through Careers in your Workday account. Job Title: Learning and Development Advisor Employee Group: Administrator Employee Type: Permanent Start Date: Monday, July 7 End Date (if applicable): Job Summary: We are seeking a thoughtful and creative Learning & Development Advisor to join our collaborative and values-driven Organizational Development team within the People and Culture Department. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong instructional design expertise and a passion for creating engaging, accessible learning experiences that support employee growth and organizational change. Reporting to the Manager, Employee Learning & Development, this role will focus on the design and delivery of sustainable learning solutions and pathways by applying learning theories and leveraging emerging technologies. Much of the work will involve developing asynchronous learning materials that support employees in various aspects of their experience and roles, such as orientation to Langara as a current employee, using enterprise technology like Workday Student, or department-specific functions. You will build partnerships with subject matter experts and project teams to collaboratively create learning strategies and resources that are practical, relevant, and engaging. As part of the Organizational Development team, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous learning, influencing Langara's learning and development strategy that is responsive to the evolving needs of the College. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building learning from the ground up and who wants to make a meaningful impact through thoughtful, learner-centered design. : Provide expertise in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of employee learning and development

Identify opportunities and offer recommendations for potential innovations and applications to projects, programs and initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of the College.

Advise on and model the application of the evolving adult learning scholarship, instructional design, new technology, and emerging trends.

Advise on the development and refinement of policies, practices, programs, projects, and processes in support of team, department, and organizational strategic objectives.

Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an annual calendar of professional and leadership development opportunities

Learning and Development Advising

Provide guidance, consultation, resources, and requisite expertise to facilitate the development of individual, team, and departmental performance in alignment with the strategic objectives of the College.

Identify opportunities for partnerships and projects.

Partner with stakeholders to identify employee learning needs and learning and development solutions.

Provide pedagogically and technically informed consultation, education, training, support, and resources on learning technologies for employee development.

Provide consultation for learning and teaching with technology in face-to-face, mixed mode, and online delivery.

Create, conduct, and analyse needs assessments using surveys, focus groups, interviews and performance data to inform learning and development planning, design, and delivery.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to address departmental specific needs primarily focusing on creating and delivering online learning modules





Apply instructional design theories, practices, and methods to ensure relevant, interactive, engaging, and effective learning opportunities.

Apply principles of universal design for learning to ensure learning is accessible and demonstrates attention to decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Utilize varied learning platforms, learning management systems, educational technologies and media to facilitate access, support inclusion, foster engagement, promote learning, and achieve learning outcomes.

Design and develop high quality, effective, and accessible online learning experiences meeting SCORM and xAPI standards.

AR, gamification, adaptive learning platforms, multimedia, artificial intelligence, and data analytics).

Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) to deploy, monitor, and evaluate eLearning content and troubleshooting technical issues.

Assist the Hub in identifying and maximizing technology in support of the employee learning experience.

Collaborate with the Manager (ELDH) on the selection, development, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, enhancement, and promotion of the learning management system, learning technologies, and educational media to support employee learning and development.

Evaluation and Quality Improvement

Create and customize dashboards to provide timely, accurate records of learning and development activity completion, progression, feedback, evaluations and other metrics as required.

Use feedback and data analytics to continuously refine and improve programs, addressing any gaps or areas for improvement to ensure the programs remain relevant and effective.

Ensure attention to accessibility and adherence to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization in all activities.

Make recommendations based on evaluation processes and results that inform ELD Hub and OD team ongoing strategic planning.

Perform other related duties or assist in projects, as assigned. Undergraduate degree in related field including organizational behaviour/development, adult education, psychology, curriculum development, educational technologies, e-learning design, instructional design, etc.

Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational design, and employee development.

Preference for experience in public sector or large, complex multi-union environments.

Demonstrated expertise in the design and delivery of a variety of learning and development programs, processes, resources, and tools in varied formats including f2f, online, and hybrid.

Advanced knowledge and application of adult learning theories, concepts, methodologies, practices, and strategies in development, delivery, and assessment of workplace learning solutions for a diversity of audiences and outcomes.

Practical experience utilizing project management principles, practices, and methodologies.

Demonstrated proficiency with varied e-learning tools to facilitate access, engagement,



and learning - including learning management systems, content authoring tools, video conferencing platforms, collaboration tools, interactive learning tools, and assessment and evaluation tools.

Demonstrated practical experience with decolonization, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.

Exceptional relational competence with demonstrated success creating and maintaining relationships, nurturing networks, and working collaboratively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Creative, innovative and resourceful with demonstrated success in identifying opportunities for innovation and enhancements, planning, effecting and evaluating changes to existing activities and identified opportunities

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams).

Solution orientation - Makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.

Relationship intelligence - Demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.

Communication - Uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

At Langara College, we support the College's vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance. ** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual ** We offer the following benefits:

- Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
- Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
- Salary Range: $40.75 - $59.77 per hour Pay Grade: Admin Paygrade 08 Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (PSEC). Closing Date: Sunday, June 15 People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

📌 Student Learning Development Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Langara College
📍 Vancouver