Learning and Development Advisor

Location: Calgary Alberta (In-office MonWed; Remote optional ThuFri)
Type: Full-time Permanent
Travel: International up to 30%

Please note: 

• Recruitment activities for this role will be paused from December 9 to January 5 so you may not hear back on your application until January. However we will still be accepting applications during this time.
• This role requires you to be based in Calgary AB with valid authorization to work in Canada (i.e. open work permit PR or citizenship). 

About the Role

Are you a facilitator who inspires and energizes participants Do you believe learning should be participatory practical and fun Do you love coaching others to grow their skills and confidence

If yes you could be our next Learning and Development Advisor.

At CAWST we train and coach people around the world to improve water sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Were seeking someone who can design and lead creative action-oriented workshops inspire behaviour change and mentor others to become great facilitators.

What Youll Do

• Facilitate with impact - bring your spark to online and in-person workshops learning exchanges and coaching sessions that inspire real action.
   

• Design participatory training using interactive methods activities and tools.
   

• Coach partners and colleagues to become confident facilitators and trainers.
   

• Adapt and tailor resources to diverse cultural and educational contexts.
   

• Create and update practical capacity development resources (videos activities e-learning job aids and competency frameworks).
   

• Experiment with new approaches and technologies to enhance the impact and effectiveness of learning.

Qualifications :

Education and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in instructional design education behavioural sciences or equivalent experience.
   

• Proven experience designing and facilitating interactive learner-centred training.
   

• Strong coaching and mentoring ability; able to motivate individuals and groups.
   

• Excellent communicator across cultures; bilingual or multilingual is a strong asset (Spanish French Arabic).

• Experience in international development or humanitarian contexts (WASH experience is an asset).

• Proficiency with online learning tools and platforms (Articulate LMS).

Additional Information :

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment: In-office (Monday - Wednesday) & Remote (Thursday - Friday when possible) with flexibility for in-person meetings and events. Please note that this role may require more than three days per week in-office on a regular basis so remote days are not guaranteed.

Benefits of Working at CAWST

• Work that directly improves lives through safe water and sanitation.
   

• A culture that values creativity collaboration and inclusion.
   

• Flexible work environment and professional growth opportunities.
   

• Global experiences and meaningful travel that contribute to improved WASH outcomes worldwide.

When applying please include:

• A cover letter that tells us more about you past what we can see on your resume and why you are excited to work with CAWST. We will not consider your application unless this is included.

  • Please note: Your application will be read by real humans on our team not an AI bot.

• 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time