Curriculum Designers

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Consider this rewarding opportunity where you will showcase your facilitation and multimedia expertise and work with subject matter experts to develop a diverse range of courses and programs for the Ontario Police College (OPC).

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About the job

•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

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What you bring to the team

Knowledge

You have:
• Adult education theory, principles and techniques to develop training standards and courses
• Interviewing and facilitation skills and knowledge of consultation techniques to interview and consult with subject matter experts and to conduct focus group sessions
• Project management principles and techniques to plan and coordinate research projects
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to analyze and evaluate research data/information

Computer Skills

• You have demonstrated knowledge in 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

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• You have demonstrated written communication skills to summarize research findings, prepare training reports, briefings, Executive Management Submissions, and correspondence
• You have strong 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 or influence on alternative methods with clients and management
• You have interpersonal skills to deliver pilot and specialized courses/workshops

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You possess 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 can resolve any logistical issues and coordinate course development projects

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.