Development Officer - Full Time / À Temps Plein

People Development Coordinator – Education, Training and Research

Position Status: One (1) Full-time (40 hours/week), One Year Contract (with possibility of extension)

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking a highly organized and collaborative People Development Coordinator to join our Education, Training and Research department in our Edmonton office. Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations - Education, Training and Research, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting employee growth, organizational learning, and workforce capacity across the organization. The People Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating employee onboarding, orientation, training, and professional development initiatives, ensuring staff have the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to succeed in their roles. The position will oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal training modules and learning resources, while ensuring employees complete mandatory training requirements and organizational systems training, including FDM, KETO, and other internal processes.

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal training modules, learning resources, and employee development materials.
Conduct training needs assessments and collaborate with departments to identify workforce development priorities.
Coordinate and facilitate in-person, virtual, and self-directed learning opportunities for employees.
Monitor and track completion of mandatory training, system training (including FDM, KETO, and other organizational systems), and compliance requirements.
Support managers in the administration, tracking, and completion of employee performance reviews and development plans.
Implement evaluation tools and feedback mechanisms to measure training effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
Coordinate leadership development, succession planning, and employee capacity-building initiatives across the organization.
Maintain accurate training records, development metrics, and organizational learning reports.
Research, recommend, and coordinate external learning and professional development opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
Proficiency with eLearning technologies and content development tools
Advanced computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new software
Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, especially SharePoint
Experience preparing reports, presentations, meeting materials, and professional correspondence.
Knowledge of data management and digital filing systems is an asset.
An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset.

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Education, Learning and Development, Human Resources, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a corporate learning and development role
Proven expertise in all phases of learning design, from needs analysis to evaluation
Experience supporting complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and fast-paced operational environments.
Experience working with Indigenous organizations, governments, or community-based initiatives is considered an asset.

Ability to work a regular schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with weekend and evening availability, as required.
Ability to travel throughout Alberta, on short notice, as required.
Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
The opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Generous time off policies.
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Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.