Public Works Learning & Development Coordinator

Requisition ID: 19492  Department: Public Works Dept.  Service: Operational Performance & Devel Services  Branch: PWD Learning & Development Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent; 2 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months  Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: CIPP  Salary Information: $80,325.70 - $97,739.46  annually (2025 rates of pay) Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean   City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Administrative and Support Services  Application Close: 21/10/2025 Job Summary The Learning & Development Coordinator is a key contributor to the development and coordinated delivery of customized training programs that support the operational workforce responsible for essential front-line operational services. This role ensures that training initiatives are responsive to real-world needs and aligned with strategic priorities, helping build a capable, confident, safe, and future-ready workforce. Working closely with area managers, zone supervisors, and internal stakeholders, the coordinator identifies helps identify training needs and gaps, liaises with service providers to create customized training solutions, and ensure delivery with minimal disruption to operations. Responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of annual learning plans and role-specific training matrices, developed in collaboration with business partners. The position oversees training budgets, including the preparation of purchase orders, sole-source justifications, and the strategic allocation of funds across service areas. Vendor relationships are managed to ensure high-quality, customized training delivery that reflects operational realities and meets safety standards. The coordinator monitors training activity across platforms such as SAP, Moodle, and Power BI, analyzing trends and generating insights to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. As the primary point of contact for training within the service area, the coordinator promotes learning opportunities, supports participation, and fosters engagement across teams. This role plays a critical part in strengthening workforce capabilities, supporting career development, and enhancing the quality of public services delivered throughout the city. Education And Experience Completion of 3 year university degree Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in training and development program co-ordination, support, implementation and evaluation. KNOWLEDGE

• Possess general knowledge of the corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and organizational structure
• CUPE Local 503 (Inside/Outside) Collective Agreement, along with associated program documents (e.g. MAB, CMZ Training Program, Forestry In-Training Program, etc.)
• Human Resources practices and principles related to staffing and scheduling
• Training and development practices and evaluation methodology
• Adult education principles and practices
• Organizational change and development
• Principles and techniques of project management
• Planning and performance measurement
• Business Process modeling
• Policy and procedure documentation practices
• Customer service delivery methodologies and skills
• Consultation methods and practices
• Protocols for developing submissions, briefings, major reports
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction, and cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, and to balance the stress of multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures, with a keen sense of quality and deadlines
• Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement and manage projects to completion
• Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
• Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to persuade/influence others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
• Possess strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Possess strong existing computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications and SAP (HR and Training & Events Modules)
• Able to prepare reports, presentation materials, correspondence in an organized, clear and concise manner
• Able to think analytically, and concentrate/focus on accuracy and detail
• Able to demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement
• Possess maturity, patience, integrity
• Patient, flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities
• Able to display tact and diplomacy and to exercise discretion
• Innovative and creative

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: HRServiceCentre@Ottawa.ca) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .