Learning & Development Specialist

About

We are a non-profit social enterprise that informs the public, inspires action, and act as catalysts for creating collaborative solutions that guide cities through a rapidly urbanizing world.

We envision cities as vibrant inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build smart urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging and happiness.

Position Summary

We develop digital learning guides for neighbourhood organizations. From our Research Program, we find a variety of skills and tools being used by neighbourhood leaders from around the world. We turn these skills and tools into learning guides to make them more accessible. We build and refresh these guides

In addition to our learning guides, we develop and refresh a course for neighbourhood leaders focused on finding great ideas to shape neighbourhoods for the better.

As our Learning & Development Specialist, you will be part of our Learning Guides team to assist in designing, building and refreshing our learning guides and course based on instructional design and best practices to engage and motivate learners. You should be familiar or interested in developing a curriculum for e-learning through a MOOC platform.

Duties & Responsibilities

As our Learning & Development Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Design, build and refresh our learning guides and course in both analog and digital formats.
• Support the creation of new learning guides and content for our guides and course.
• Conducting research to find high quality content related to specific topics to add to our guides and course.
• Implement the use of current techniques and processes used in the design and development of curriculum.
• Using creative, critical and analytical approaches to the development of learning guides and course.

Qualifications

• Have a strong interest in city making, innovative thinking and processes
• Graduated or enrolled in a University degree, College diploma or Certificate
• Experience with leading teams
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to recruit and manage a team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to engage with our community of city-builders

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter to talent@imaginecities.com.