People & Culture Specialist (Corporate & Leadership Facilitator)

Are you a learning and development professional with experience facilitating leadership and professional development courses in a corporate training environment? Do you have experience with consulting and providing leadership and team development solutions? 

We’re looking for a P&C Specialist to provide and facilitate learning and development courses, and programs to enhance workplace and career performance. Our Leadership & Professional Development team within the Learning & Development Services department designs, coordinates, and delivers our leadership development programs, professional development and team training workshops, and provides other development solutions for employees. If you’re passionate about supporting people to be their best and have a thirst to continuously learn about personal and professional effectiveness in the workplace, we want to hear from you. 

Investing in our current employees and future leaders is critical to sustaining excellence in customer care and service and achieving our organization’s goals to make a difference to the workers and employers of BC.

How you’ll make a difference: As a P&C Specialist at WorkSafeBC, you’ll be joining our talented learning team to facilitate programs and courses that build the skills of our WorkSafeBC team. 

Where you’ll work

In this role, you’ll work primarily remotely from your B.C. home based on the operational needs of the position. You will come into the office for all in-office course deliveries, in-person meetings or when requested.

• Facilitate leadership development and corporate professional development training  Analyze learning needs by consulting with internal stakeholders 
• Leverage specialized expertise in learning and development to advise stakeholders, respond to inquiries, and support key initiatives.
• Coach emerging leaders, supervisors, managers on leadership development, professional effectiveness, and employee development principles and processes  Source or create learning solutions through our learning and development vendors  ·        
• Contribute as an integral member of a collaborative team in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of corporate training and leadership development initiatives. ·        
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate exceptional facilitation skills, confidently leading workshops, meetings, and learning events that engage participants and drive meaningful outcomes
• Take a consulting approach and support or coach managers in identifying and resolving learning and development needs 
• Communicate with confidence to clients and co-workers at all levels of the organization, using accomplished written and verbal skills 
• Create collaborative, trusting relationships with client managers, learners, and vendors using excellent interpersonal skills 
• Keep current on trends and knowledge related to performance improvement in the workplace 
• Respond to client needs using exceptional customer service skills 
• Research and analyze information, and prepare written reports for clients or senior management 

Your background and experience

• A degree in leadership, education, organizational development, or a related field 
• A minimum of five years of experience in the facilitation of corporate leadership courses or programs 
• A minimum of five years of experience in consulting and providing leadership, team, and employee development solutions 
• Strong facilitation skills and experience 
• A coaching certification is preferred 
• Current enrollment in or completion of the British Columbia Provincial Instructor diploma is preferred
• A background in facilitating courses in increasing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication and leadership skills is preferred 
• Certifications and experience in delivering Blanchard, Franklin Covey, Strength Deployment Inventory, DiSC or 5 Behaviours courses is preferred

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check

      Who we are

      At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life.  Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

·         Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.

·         4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.

·         Extensive health care and dental benefits.

·         YourChoice Benefit Program.

·         Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $95,241 - $115,717/annually

Want to apply?

·   Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.

·   Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

 
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.

Any additional application materials must be received by email to HR Talent Acquisition (SM) by 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date of the competition.