Title: Learning Specialist

The Alberta Motor Transport Association is a province-wide, not-for-profit, advocacy and safety training association that strives to facilitate the safe and efficient transport of people and goods to make life better for Albertans. For more than 80 years, our work has encompassed a broad range of environmental, social, economic, safety and compliance matters that impact provincial highways. Research and innovation is now at the forefront of our projects, enabling the AMTA to identify new technologies and bring key stakeholders together to advance the commercial transportation industry while reducing human and environmental impacts.

OUR VALUES

Character of our people

Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Instill Trust: Gains the trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Safety Minded: Promotes and contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with appropriate legislation and regulations

Ensure Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

Effective Communication: Develops and delivers multi-purpose communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Encourages Innovation: Looks for better ways for the organization to be successful, accepts diverse thoughts, drives change, and can handle ambiguity

Builds Networks: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside of the organization

Self-Aware: Uses feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and areas for development

Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people- related organizational dynamics

Emotional Intelligence: the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically

This position will help the Education department fulfill their mandate to develop and deliver training and resources to support increased compliance and safety within Alberta’s commercial transportation industry. The Learning Specialist is integral and hands-on in the development of instructor-led and eLearning courses, training and job aids, assessments, and supporting resources. The Learning Specialist will collaborate with internal and external contract instructors to ensure our educational resources meet the needs of students and support instructors in their own development as educators and mentors to our students.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Design engaging in-person, virtual, and blended learning experiences using instructional design best practices and tools like Articulate 360 Storyline and RISE

• Create and maintain high-quality training resources, including presentations, facilitator guides, participant manuals, job aids, and online content; with regular updates to reflect new policies, procedures, and industry trends

• Collaborate with the Learning Manager, Team Lead, and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment

• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback and data analysis to recommend improvements

• Facilitate engaging training sessions using dynamic presentation techniques for diverse audiences

• Provide regular support to the Education team by sharing knowledge and mentoring junior mentors when possible

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience:  Five+ years’ experience in adult learning and development delivery

·      Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learning design required

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Exposure to Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) or willingness to learn

·      Experience with media development (video, audio, graphic design, animation) is an asset

Major Assets:

·      Experience creating storyboards and providing media scripting for training content

·      Experience with blended learning strategies and digital content development

·      Facilitation skills or experience leading training sessions

·      Certification in instructional design, training facilitation, or related fields (e.g., ATD, CPTD)

Hybrid of professional office, work-from-home  

AMTA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for everyone and the principle of equity in employment. AMTA encourages applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete all applicable background checks (which may include, criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks satisfactory to the AMTA. 

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in joining our organization and becoming part of a strong, dynamic team, submit your resume to careers@amta.ca by March 19, 2025.