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Requisition ID: 23708  
Department: Transit Services Dept. 
Service: Safety, Regulatory, Trng & Dev Service 
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent 
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 1760/Non Shift 
Salary Information: $65,279.76 - $92,588.86  annually (2023 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo 
Application Close: 16/10/2026
JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Safety, Compliance, Training and Development Service is to provide training and development, safety and compliance, and quality and continuous improvement of bus, para transit and light rail services. Services and programs include appropriate safety and job training for transit employees, and the compliance, development and implementation of safety standards to protect the general public. 

Under the direction of the Program Manager, Training & Development, you are responsible for serving as the curriculum development specialist for Transit Training and Development, designing and developing curricula for all transit training and orientation programs for the Training and Development Unit. You: conduct comprehensive Training and Development needs assessments; develop departmental campaigns such as Safe Winter Driving and Double Decker Familiarization; develop and maintain lessons, handouts, workbooks, and multimedia presentations; evaluate training standards and procedures; consult with internal and external clients and stakeholders, such as the Corporate Claims Department, City Clerk and Solicitor Department, Diversity and Inclusion Branch, other transit properties; and participate on various work-related committees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma or university degree in Education, Organizational Development or other closely related academic field including course work in Curriculum Design and Adult Learning Theory. 

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of adult education in a transit or operational environment. Experience should include 3 years as a relief or full time training instructor.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario unrestricted CZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Signing Authority under the MTO Driver Certification Program for certain positions

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Departmental/Branch/Division mandate, programs, policies and guidelines

Knowledge of Training and Development programs/procedures for conventional transit, Para Transpo, maintenance personnel and rail operators

Knowledge of the operation of transit vehicles and related equipment

Knowledge of the issues/theories/practices/principles involved in the provision of training

Knowledge of principles of adult learning and various learning styles 

Knowledge of curriculum development methods and processes, including developing/conducting training needs assessments and program evaluations 

Thorough knowledge of the MTO Highway Traffic Act and Regulations

Thorough knowledge of MTO Driver Certification Program, Defensive Driving and MTO Air Brake Endorsement Course 

Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration

Expertise in developing learning solutions using emerging instructional technologies, including equipment to develop multimedia presentations

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven ability to work independently, with minimum supervision and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team 

Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines

Able to evaluate business and operational activities to assess training needs

Able to write and revise training program manuals

Able to develop new training curricula

Able to recognize and analyze needs and challenges

Able to identify and assess problems and to use analytic and problem solving skills to seek resolution in an effective and timely manner

Able to work collaboratively and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus

Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of the intra/internet 

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, peers, trainers, trainees, and union officials

Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills 

Possess presentation skills to present information to internal/external audiences

Possess emotional intelligence

Thorough and attentive to detail

Innovative and able to demonstrate a results-oriented approach to problem solving

Able to demonstrate sound judgment

Possess initiative, maturity, patience, integrity

Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities

Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 

Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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 .

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