Adult Education jobs in Newmarket, ON

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

18

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Salary

Per hour

Salary Grade

$52.42 - $56.98

Department

York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services

Location

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
IBSB Program Integrity and Ed. - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US
Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER
Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to Program Manager, Education and Training, this position is responsible for identifying, designing, delivering, facilitating and monitoring department specific education and professional development programs and initiatives following adult learning principles, in collaboration with department leadership and managers, People, Equity and Culture, external vendors and consultants; continuous improvement review; ensuring consistency with provincial and departmental program applications, and where applicable providing support for compliance with regulatory bodies and agencies.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Collaborates/works with partners and follows corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function.
• Conducts need analysis and assessment to identify learning gaps.
• Supports client groups by proposing a range of learning solutions and professional development options against established needs, competencies, or performance gaps.
• Identifies and prioritizes a range of learning solutions and models.
• Develops learning solutions service level agreements that align with department strategies and priorities.
• Plans for transfer of learning and engage partners in evaluation of learning in relation to business results.
• Researches, designs, implements, supports, monitors, and evaluates learning strategies.
• Aligns Department and Corporate learning initiatives provide guidance to staff in the navigation of learning opportunities that support leadership learning and development plans and Department succession planning.
• Documents goals, design principles, learner profiles, impact of available technology plus interdependencies and constraints.
• Creates detailed curriculum content, facilitates programs, designs learner and facilitator materials to support learning objectives and performance goals.
• Anticipates, researches, analyzes, and evaluates emerging trends; identifies and recommends applicable learning solutions.
• Manages review and revision cycle with learning team, partners, and subject matter experts.
• Optimizes multimedia learning initiative/solutions and best practices.
Assesses learner performance against learning objectives providing feedback and coaching on performance.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Human Service Disciplines or a related filed or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the design, development, and delivery of adult learning solutions, including the application of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Completion of a post graduate level certificate in Adult Education or Instructional Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In depth knowledge of instructional design, analysis, measurement and evaluation methods, facilitation, and demonstrated presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and experience in writing detailed reports and proposals, contemporary research, and evaluation methods, including experience interpreting and reporting statistical and demographic data.
• General knowledge of department programs and services, and the community served.
• Ability to demonstrate the Region’s core competencies.

Council Approval Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

8:30 - 16:30

Operational Hours

Close Date

November 16, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.