Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Skills for Success Practitioner Instructor & Programs Support
Posting Number 01982SA
Location Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level -
Salary Range -
Position Type Training Group Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Training Group
Start Date 09/04/2023
End Date 08/30/2024
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays
Shift N/A
Work Arrangements
The position is located out of the Coquitlam campus and will require travel to
other Training Group sites to provide Skills for Success Program support.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
The S4S Practitioner Instructor & Programs Support role is twofold:
Assist to develop and deliver Skills for Success Practitioner Certificate
program courses
Provide assistance to integrate and deliver Skills for Success in other
Training Group Programs that primarily target vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Skills for Success Practitioner Certificate Program:
Develop and deliver courses in face to face and online format
(Blackboard, Articulate Rise, Storyline and/or alternative software);
Monitor student progress;
Provide individual coaching and support as required;
Maintain record of grades and submit final grading form;
Review student evaluations and make adjustments as necessary;
Meet with S4S Practitioner Certificate program team and contribute to
continuous improvements.
Skills for Success Program Support:
Provide other staff and assessment distributors with S4S Assessment
training;
Assist with administering, interpreting and debriefing S4S Assessments;
Support the integration of S4S into other programs by assisting with
curriculum development and delivery and training of other staff;
Provide support to community and project partners;
Maintain and share Skills for Success activities and curriculum;
Monitor project progress and provide ongoing support as needed;
Assist with providing coverage in Training Group programs as required.
Administration:
Promote, cultivate and maintain partnerships and active participation in
internal and external networks (such as the national Skills for Success
network);
Assist with development of ISO program guides;
Maintain records of monthly activities and complete reports as required;
Contribute to ISO quality management system
Miscellaneous as required.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Workplace training or
related subject area;
Have a minimum of 2 years experience working in labour market transition
training programs for adults including vulnerable populations;
Have a passion for assisting adult learners from diverse backgrounds to
build foundational skills for work, learning and life;
Possess strong knowledge of the labour market and Canada's Skills
Frameworks;
Demonstrate leadership skills and a proven ability to develop networks and
foster effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse
groups;
Demonstrate creativity and the ability to innovate;
Possess strong organizational and time management skills with the ability
to work to deadlines and coordinate multiple projects where conflicting
priorities may arise;
Have highly developed interpersonal communication and team-building
skills;
Demonstrate strong writing skills;
Understand the value and commitment to continuous improvement through a
quality management system;
Possess strong technical skills and the ability to use LMS (Blackboard)
and various software such as Storyline and Articulate Rise;
Experience working with Essential Skills Programming an asset;
ESPT Certificate an asset.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check. A criminal record
will not automatically result in your application for employment being
denied.
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 08/18/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents
online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required
knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11217
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
Current employee
Former employee
Current student
Former student
None of the above
If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
(Open Ended Question)
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
Yes
No
If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
Douglas College Careers Site
LinkedIn
Indeed
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
Personal Referral
Agency Referral
Professional Association Website
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Douglas College CareerHUB
Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
Other
Glassdoor
Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
Yes, I confirm
No, I am not able to meet this requirement
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
References with Contact Information
Transcripts and/or Credentials
Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Verification
