Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time, three-year contract with possibility of extension
Reports to: Senior Manager, Workforce Development and Inclusion
Salary: $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience
Start date: Immediate
Position summary
Canada’s electricity sector is experiencing significant growth and transformation. As Canadians electrify their homes and vehicles, integrate renewable energy technologies into the grid and embrace the impact of digital technology, it is crucial to bring together employers, unions, post-secondary institutions and policymakers to address the labour challenges confronting the sector.
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is working with its partners to build a world-class, safety-focused, innovative and inclusive electricity workforce. A key element of our work is translating labour market intelligence into actionable programs in partnership with relevant workforce stakeholders.
The Human Resources and Learning Lead partners with employers, labour unions, post-secondary institutions and educators to design and deliver practical HR policies, programs and learning resources that strengthen the workforce of Canada’s electricity sector. Combining expertise in human resources, instructional design and facilitation, the role translates labour market intelligence into tools and training that support everyone from middle school students exploring electricity careers to experienced professionals passing on critical knowledge.
Responsibilities
HR policy and program design
- Work with employers, unions and other industry partners to design, update and implement HR policies, programs and toolkits that address current and emerging workforce needs.
- Lead the development and implementation of succession planning and knowledge transfer frameworks, tools and resources for electricity sector organizations.
- Update and support implementation of sex- and gender-based harassment and violence prevention policies, ensuring alignment with applicable federal and provincial/territorial legislation and regulations and with trauma-informed best practices.
- Apply labour market intelligence and research to ensure HR programs address evidence-based workforce challenges.
- Integrate equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility principles, including Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus), into policy and program design.
Learning design and curriculum development
- Design and develop engaging, age-appropriate learning content aligned with provincial and territorial curricula, including resources for Grades 6 to 8 (e.g., Great Canadian Electricity Map learning materials) and Grades 9 to 10 (e.g., Electricity Now).
- Support the design, content and delivery of the Bright Futures youth camps for students in Grades 6 to 8.
- Support post-secondary institutions in reviewing and updating curriculum-aligned content for renewable energy and related programs, in collaboration with faculty and industry partners.
- Map learning resources to curriculum outcomes across jurisdictions and adapt materials to meet regional requirements.
- Incorporate Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing into learning materials, in collaboration with Indigenous partners.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, backward design) to develop workshops, e-learning modules, facilitator guides and supporting materials.
Facilitation and training
- Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions and webinars for employers, unions, educators, post-secondary staff and students, both in person and virtually.
- Train stakeholders on the implementation of new policies, programs and learning resources, including train-the-trainer sessions where appropriate.
- Facilitate working sessions and consultations to gather stakeholder input and build consensus on program design.
- Adapt facilitation style and content to diverse audiences, from youth to senior industry leaders.
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, labour unions, post-secondary institutions, school boards, educators and government partners.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on HR and learning development matters.
- Collaborate with EHRC’s labour market intelligence team and other internal teams to ensure programs are evidence-based and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Explore opportunities for new programs, partnerships and resources that respond to industry needs.
Project management and reporting
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, including timelines, budgets, deliverables and relationships with subject matter experts or vendors.
- Develop evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and impact of programs and learning resources and use findings to drive continuous improvement.
- Prepare reports, updates and briefing materials for leadership, funders and partners as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and experience
- Post-secondary degree in human resources, education, adult education, organizational development or a related field.
- Professional designation such as CHRP/CHRL.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in human resources consulting, learning and development, or a related role.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing HR policies and programs, such as succession planning, knowledge transfer or harassment and violence prevention.
- Proven experience developing learning content.
- Experience facilitating training and workshops for diverse audiences, including youth.
- Experience working with unionized environments, employers and post-secondary institutions.
Preferred qualifications and assets
- Certification in instructional design, facilitation or adult education.
- Teaching certification or experience developing K–12 curriculum-aligned resources.
- Experience aligning resources to provincial curricula.
- Experience in the electricity, energy, skilled trades or a related industry.
Work environment
- Ottawa-based hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office per week)
- Small office with a team of about 20 staff
- Close to public transit, with paid parking and local amenities nearby
- Some travel regionally and across Canada is required
Compensation and benefits
- This is a term, three-year contract with the possibility of extension
- Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- 15 days of paid vacation annually
- Flexible health benefits package after completion of probation, including prescription drug coverage and a health-care spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-matched RRSP contributions after one year of service
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Applications
To apply for this open position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Do you only meet some of the requirements but still think you are a good fit? At EHRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
EHRC is an enthusiastic equal-opportunity employer. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
About EHRC
Electricity is an essential component of the Canadian economy, powered by over 120,000 Canadians who generate, transmit and distribute it to homes and businesses nationwide. As demographics and technology evolve, the industry must adapt and grow its skilled workforce. Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) supports this transition by providing objective research, information and tools on labour market trends, helping the workforce remain innovative and improve service quality. EHRC is a trusted partner, offering evidence-based solutions to the human resource challenges in the electricity sector.
We respectfully acknowledge that we conduct business on the ancestral and unceded territories of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island. EHRC’s head office is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people, whose enduring presence and contributions we honour.