Industry Education Specialist

INDUSTRY EDUCATION SPECIALIST

JOB ID: 5955

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on ‘Apply’ below.

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive. 

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.
• Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **

INDUSTRY EDUCATION SPECIALIST:

$72,479.17 – $83,518.06 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Research and Education, the Industry Education Specialist is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating education offerings and learning events for residential industry and consumers pursuant to the Homeowner Protection Act. He/She/They ensures the quality of the education offerings designed under adult education principles and advances best practices based on evidence-based research. The position provides guidance on the focus of learning development and delivery through the development of sector relationships, consultation with stakeholders, and use of the knowledge of colleagues in the Research Centre and Licensing and Consumer Services branches. The position develops and facilitates learning opportunities through a-learning and/or in-person, and guides stakeholders in the development and facilitation of learning opportunities. The position is also responsible for the administration of the Building Excellence Research and Education Grants, a combined endeavour between the Research Centre and Licensing and Consumer Services. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in adult education, educational design, or other relevant discipline. 
• Considerable experience in developing and delivering adult education programs including online training. 
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging to apply for educational programs and events
• Working knowledge of the residential construction industry
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the housing system in B.C, the regulatory environment, and the socio-economic context for all forms of housing, particularly supportive, social, and affordable housing
• Ability to learn and understand departmental policies and procedures and BC Housing’s mandate and programs
• Ability to manage and influence in a virtual environment
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders that are working on similar topics, motivate partners and ensure that they meet deadlines and accomplish the appropriate tasks
• Ability to meet commitments on time and within budget
• Ability to proactively and continuously seek out better ways to operate, faster, quicker, and more intelligently
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills across a range of channels (written, oral, other) and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups to achieve common goals.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong contract management skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we’re committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

• Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] to arrange a call.)

Apply Now: www.bchousing.org/careers

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