- 6020 2 St SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2L8, Canada
- Full-time
Company Description
CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.
At the heart of everything we do is our belief that when people have their basic water and sanitation needs met, they have the opportunity to succeed. This is what drives our dedicated team to work with a global network of more than 1,500 clients and partners. Together, we have reached over 50 million people since our inception in 2001.
Collectively, we are making a difference at a scale beyond what any of us could do individually. But our job isn’t done yet and we need you to help us expand our reach.
Job Description
Are you a learning and development professional looking to make a difference in the world? Or are you a teacher looking for a new kind of classroom and global adventure? Or are you a coach wanting to influence international leaders?
Join CAWST in a dynamic role where your passion and creativity drive the design, facilitation, and evaluation of online, blended, and face-to-face learning materials. As a vital team member, you’ll coach and mentor others in creating and using compelling capacity development resources. This position offers a diverse scope, allowing you to explore water, sanitation, hygiene, behaviour change, and instructional design subjects.
Location: CAWST is based in Calgary, Alberta.
- This position requires you to be located in Calgary.
- CAWST staff work Monday to Wednesday in the office, and Thursday and Friday are flexible to work remotely unless otherwise required in the office.
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: This position may be required to travel internationally (up to 30%).
Key Responsibilities
Build the learning and development capacity of our staff, partners, and clients
- Integrate competency frameworks into standard practices in our capacity development services.
- Mentor staff and partners to design and deliver virtual and face-to-face training.
- Mentor staff and partners to adapt and customize content for a specific context.
- Work with local partner organizations to build their skills and capabilities, enabling them to replicate CAWST’s capacity-building services for client organizations.
- Build relationships to identify capacity development needs and align programs with goals.
Manage the instructional design of new resources and update and adapt existing resources
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of multiple projects concurrently.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess learner needs, establish learning objectives, curate content, and craft training strategies and materials that spark behaviour change.
- Master fundamental CAWST subjects related to water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Determine each initiative’s optimal blend of instructor-led, hands-on, and web-based learning solutions.
- Manage all phases of documentation processes, including planning, research, writing, reviewing, editing and publishing across various formats.
- Develop diverse learning aids, such as presentations, graphics, diagrams, videos and interactive e-learning.
- Explore and propose innovative learning tools and technologies for cutting-edge design solutions.
- Use TalentLMS, Articulate, social media platforms (such as WhatsApp), and other technologies and approaches to develop and deliver engaging resources accessible to diverse internet connectivity levels.
- Adapt and tailor products to the cultural and educational contexts of a broad range of adult learners.
Facilitate training
- Prepare and deliver training workshops, online courses, learning exchanges and webinars.
- Adapt CAWST workshops and resources to the context and needs of clients
- Facilitate strategic planning and professional development sessions.
- Identify opportunities and develop training, networking, and client support initiatives related to learning and development.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Degree in instructional design, education, behavioural sciences, or other relevant disciplines (equivalent work experience will also be considered). An additional degree in engineering, science, public health or communications is advantageous
- Professional fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional language (Arabic, Spanish, or French) is preferred
- Experience working or travelling in international development or humanitarian contexts
- Experience developing e-learning solutions using e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems
- Experience in water, sanitation and hygiene projects is considered an asset
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex and technical subjects into engaging and understandable content
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to coach and mentor in-person and remotely
- Strong critical thinking skills: identify diverse solutions for complex issues and guide groups toward strategic decision-making and fostering consensus.
- Ability to openly and honestly evaluate actions, decisions, and outcomes, acknowledge limitations, analyze past mistakes, and leverage them for improved future performance.
- Professional and diplomatic; excels both independently and collaboratively within and across teams.
- Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse stakeholders
- Able to manage cross-cultural and cross-lingual relationships and situations
- Graphic design and video editing skills are considered an asset
- Ability to follow processes and manage multiple project deliverables at once
Additional Information
Benefits of working at CAWST:
- A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living without basic water and sanitation
- A workplace culture where collaboration and innovation are fostered
- Rich on-the-job experiences and professional development opportunities
- Strong promotion of work-life balance and flexible work environment
When applying, please include:
- A cover letter that gives an overview of your experience as it applies to this role, and explains why you are excited about joining our team.
- Your resume
CAWST values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. CAWST recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
