Requisition ID: 23162
Department: Public Works Dept.
Service: Operational Performance & Devel Services
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP/CIPP
Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 05/08/2026
The Operational Trainer applies learning and development expertise to design, develop, deliver, and continuously improve learning solutions that build operational workforce capability across Public Works. Working closely with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and subject matter experts, the incumbent develops and delivers technical, operational, safety, and job-specific learning solutions that support workforce readiness, regulatory compliance, safe operations, and effective service delivery. Using adult learning principles and practical, hands-on approaches, the role focuses on developing competence, building confidence, and supporting the transfer of learning into day-to-day operational performance.
Combining expertise in adult learning with an understanding of operational environments and municipal service delivery, the Operational Trainer translates workforce needs, operational requirements, and business priorities into learning experiences that reflect real-world work conditions. Through learning design, facilitation, on-the-job training approaches, program evaluation, and continuous improvement, the incumbent helps ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and experience required to perform safely, effectively, and consistently while supporting the delivery of essential municipal services.
The role works directly with operational teams to develop customized learning solutions, support skill transfer, and strengthen workforce capability across a wide range of operational, technical, safety, leadership, and developmental areas.
Completion of a 4-year university degree/diploma in education, human resources, business administration or a related field that includes development and delivering courses.
Must have minimum 4 years of relevant experience in training, user experience (UX) design, or course development.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
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