Senior Training Specialist – AudioVisual & Video Conferencing
Job Summary
- Assess training requirements identify knowledge gaps and determine learning objectives for JVN technologies.
- Analyze the learning needs of different end-user groups and develop appropriate training strategies.
- Plan training schedules delivery approaches resources and evaluation methods.
- Apply adult education principles and practices to develop effective learner-focused training programs.
- Tailor training approaches to different levels of technical proficiency learning styles and user requirements.
- Lead the design development delivery evaluation and continuous improvement of training programs and materials.
- Create interactive e-learning modules using Adobe Captivate including maintaining associated source and project files.
- Develop comprehensive training manuals user guides instructional documents presentations job aids and reference materials.
- Prepare both paper-based and electronic training materials that are accurate accessible consistent and easy to understand.
- Incorporate practical exercises scenario-based learning demonstrations and real-world use cases into training content.
- Evaluate training effectiveness gather learner feedback and update materials as required.
- Deliver engaging motivational and practical training sessions to JVN end-users.
- Conduct in-person and virtual training for individuals and groups.
- Demonstrate AV and video conferencing hardware software and related control systems through hands-on exercises.
- Explain complex technical concepts in plain language enabling users with varying technical backgrounds to understand and apply the information.
- Facilitate discussions encourage participation ask probing questions assess learner comprehension and address questions effectively.
- Adapt delivery methods tone pacing and instructional techniques to suit different audiences and learning needs.
- Apply hands-on technical knowledge of audio-visual and video conferencing hardware software platforms and integrated systems.
- Demonstrate familiarity with cameras displays microphones audio amplification systems and related AV equipment.
- Understand audio and video input/output connections connectors touch panel controllers and associated control systems.
- Explain equipment operation system functionality user controls and practical operating procedures.
- Support the development of training materials that accurately reflect the technical functionality and use of JVN technologies.
- Translate technical system configurations and workflows into clear actionable instructions for end-users.
- Work with project stakeholders business users technical teams and project managers to understand business and training requirements.
- Assist in developing graphical user interface designs for control systems based on documented business requirements.
- Review control system GUIs to confirm that designs align with business needs and intended user workflows.
- Develop and coordinate user acceptance test cases and scenarios.
- Coordinate UAT activities facilitate user participation document feedback and support the identification of usability or functionality issues.
- Incorporate relevant UAT findings and user feedback into training materials user manuals and learning resources.
- Prepare clear accurate detailed and professional training manuals user guides reports presentations and communication products.
- Translate technical terminology into accessible language without compromising technical accuracy.
- Review and edit training documentation to ensure consistency completeness usability and attention to detail.
- Prepare professional written communications progress reports training updates and associated project documentation.
- Maintain training documentation and knowledge-transfer materials on the designated SharePoint site.
- Ensure written manuals and interactive e-learning content comply with applicable Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements.
- Coordinate training logistics schedules attendance supporting resources and delivery arrangements.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings team meetings and knowledge-transfer sessions with managers project managers and team members.
- Document training processes lessons learned operational procedures and project knowledge throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide Adobe Captivate source and project files training manuals and other agreed deliverables to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure training resources and documentation are organized and accessible to relevant project stakeholders.
- Adult Training Experience: At least 10 years of experience in adult training including training needs assessment instructional design development delivery administration and evaluation.
- Audio-Visual and Video Conferencing Experience: At least 5 years of experience working with audio and video conferencing technologies including relevant hardware and software.
- Hands-on AV and Video Conferencing Technical Expertise: Strong practical familiarity with AV and video conferencing platforms hardware cameras displays microphones audio amplification input/output connectors and touch panel controllers.
- Training Needs Assessment and Planning: Experience assessing learner requirements identifying skill gaps defining learning objectives and developing training plans.
- Training Design and Development: Demonstrated experience developing structured training programs instructional content training manuals user guides support materials and presentations.
- E-learning Development: Experience creating interactive e-learning modules with specific experience using Adobe Captivate and the ability to provide source and project files.
- Adult Education Principles: Knowledge of adult learning principles learning needs assessment instructional design program development and training methodologies.
- Training Delivery: Proven experience delivering in-person and remote training to both individuals and groups including motivational and scenario-based technology training.
- Technical Writing: Strong writing editing and documentation skills with particular attention to accuracy clarity detail and user-friendly presentation.
- Plain-Language Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts AV systems and operational procedures in clear concise accessible language.
- Business Analysis and UAT: Experience supporting business requirements analysis control system GUI design reviews UAT test-case preparation and coordination of UAT activities.
- AODA Accessibility: Familiarity with AODA requirements applicable to interactive e-learning modules and written training manuals.
- Software Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with word processing spreadsheets presentation software web-based facilitation tools and e-learning software.
- Communication and Facilitation: Excellent oral and written communication interpersonal consultative presentation facilitation and active-listening skills.
- Training Evaluation and Reporting: Experience evaluating training effectiveness assessing learner understanding gathering feedback and preparing training reports and associated communication products.
- Public Sector Experience: Five years of public sector experience as specified in the assignment requirements.
- A practical scenario-based teaching approach that uses real-world technical examples and hands-on demonstrations.
- The ability to develop detailed professional and easy-to-follow user manuals and training documentation.
- Confidence delivering training to technical and non-technical audiences in onsite and virtual environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt training to different learning styles and user backgrounds.
- Experience facilitating discussions encouraging participation assessing understanding and responding constructively to learner questions.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage training activities documentation and knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attention to accessibility documentation quality and consistency across all learning materials.
Evaluation Category | Weight |
|---|---|
Training Business Analysis and E-learning Module Creation Skills | 30% |
Technical Skills Audio-Visual and Video Conferencing | 35% |
Communication Skills | 30% |
Public Sector Experience | 5% |
Total | 100% |
- In-person and remote training for individuals and groups.
- Oral and written communication interpersonal and consultative skills and facilitation.
- Preparation and review of paper-based and electronic training materials support documentation and user manuals.
- Proficiency with video conferencing technology including hardware and software.
- Familiarity with AV equipment cameras displays microphones amplification systems audio/video connectors and touch panel controllers.
- Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and engagingly.
- Strong presentation listening facilitation questioning and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create understandable training materials guides manuals emails and reports.
- Adaptability to different learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
- Five years of public sector experience.
- The assignment requires five days per week onsite at 21 College Street Toronto.
- Candidates must meet the clients CRJMC security clearance requirements.
- The role is full-time at 100% allocation.
- Travel expenses are not provided under the assignment details.
- Completed training manuals user guides and supporting documentation.
- Adobe Captivate source files and project files.
- Training presentations e-learning modules and related learning resources.
- Documentation maintained on the project SharePoint site.
- Knowledge-transfer sessions and documentation for managers project managers and team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Skills:
Adult Training Training Needs Assessment Instructional Design Training Program Development Training Delivery Training Administration Training Evaluation Adult Learning Principles Audio-Visual (AV) Technology Video Conferencing Hardware and Software Cameras Displays Microphones Audio Amplification Systems AV Input/Output Connectors Touch Panel Controllers Adobe Captivate Interactive E-learning Module Development Training Manuals User Guides Technical Writing Plain-Language Communication Scenario-Based Training In-Person and Virtual Training Business Requirements Analysis Control System GUI Review User Acceptance Testing (UAT) UAT Test Cases and Scenarios AODA Accessibility SharePoint Microsoft Office Web-Based Facilitation Tools Training Feedback and Reporting Knowledge Transfer Public Sector Experience.
Required Education:
Post-secondary education in Adult Education Instructional Design Education Communications Technical Writing Information Technology or a related discipline. Specific education requirements are not stated in the provided JD.