National Representative Education Department

The Canadian Labour Congress has a vacancy for the position of a National Representative, responsible for course development based in Ottawa.

The successful candidate will report to the National Director, Education.

Responsibilities include:

• develop course material on a range of issues related to labour education;
• lead a range of online learning initiatives, including the creation and use of media to engage learners online and foster learning and social change;
• develop educational strategies using social media and other online environments;
• plan, develop and deliver train-the-trainer courses;
• evaluate the success of individual learning and media techniques;
• provide technical support to affiliated unions, federations of labour and labour councils with respect to their education development and delivery needs;
• maintain a strong working knowledge of current and emerging online and in-class learning techniques and best practices;
• work closely with staff in other CLC departments in the development of educational materials;
• assist in piloting new course material.

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• a university-level degree in adult education, educational technology, communications, media production or other related discipline, and   equivalencies will be considered;
• strong understanding of labour education and education for change theories and practices;
• several years experience in adult education and the effective application of media for learning and social change;
• sound knowledge of the Canadian labour movement, its social and economic goals and of current and emerging social justice issues;
• demonstrated ability to plan, develop and facilitate courses for a diversity of adult learners and learning environments;
• project management skills including the ability to meet deadlines;
• an understanding of labour’s equality work and an ability to integrate a feminist and anti-racist perspective into the work of the department;
• excellent research, writing and presentation skills, including the ability to operate in a clear language environment;
• articulate and confident delivery of presentations;
• ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times;
• ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently;
• computer literacy including skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software in addition to various learning management systems (LMS);
• professional appearance and manners;
• ability to travel;
• ability to work in French is an asset.

The annual salary for this position is $77,592.32 (plus benefits) under the collective agreement (CEP/CULR-1).

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 17, 2013. Refer to the above bulletin number in the subject line of your message and send applications to hr@clc-ctc.ca.

The Canadian Labour Congress is an equal opportunity employer and encourages members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify. Women, workers of colour, workers with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers and Aboriginal workers are encouraged to apply for this position.