Temporary-Learning Developer- Black Health

Posting Period

Open:    November 22, 2024

Deadline:  December 5, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Learning & Development

In collaboration with the Learning and Development and Black Health Teams, the Learning Developer works to create learning programs and assets to support the learning needs at LHSC. Working with a broad range of Subject Matter Experts (staff, leaders, physicians) the Learning Developer will design and develop adult learning programs based on best practice using a variety of media platforms. The Learning Developer will strive to continuously improve the learning offerings and find new and innovative ways to deliver learning that is accessible and relevant for all intended learners within a health care setting.

The role will also support with needs assessment and environment scans to determine best approach for learning, and engage in the facilitation and delivery of workshops and programs.

This role will design impactful learning experiences and training focused on anti-racism, with a focus on anti-Black racism, unconscious bias, etc., and will help increase awareness of anti-racism approaches to healthcare at LHSC.  

Temporary Full-Time, up to April 2025

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $34.65 per hour to $43.31 per hour

• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

• Career development and training opportunities

• Employee Wellness Initiatives

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Education or Learning Design, or a related field acceptable to the Hospital

• Minimum three (3) years of recent relevant experience 

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of adult learning theories, delivery channels and learning interventions of instructional design theory and application of research and theory to the practice of instructional design and development of Learning 

• Advanced technical competence in the areas of graphic and multimedia authoring software for the purposes of course and curriculum design 

• Experience with designing and developing learning assets that reflect an understanding of the diversity of learners and groups of learners 

• Competency in graphic and multimedia e-learning rapid authoring tools in the creation of e-learning (i.e. Articulate, Storyline) to create interactive SCORM compliant web-based training products 

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills 

• Proficient facilitation, presentation, and teaching skills 

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care 

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC 

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values 

• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis 

Additional qualifications:

• Certified Training & Development Professional (Adult Education) preferred
• Familiar with project management and quality assurance review cycles preferred
• Experience designing electronic heath record training related materials preferred

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health's current definition of being fully vaccinated 

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.