Training Coordinator

Job Description:

POSITION SYNOPSIS

The Discipline Lead, Training Programs implements training strategies within the
organization for both internal resources and clients.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
• Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
• Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
• Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
• Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools and designate training procedures.
• Ensure records of course content, instructors and training statistics are maintained.
• Prepare training budget for department or organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma in a related engineering field, education, Training, HR or related field 
• Proven experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proven work experience as a trainer, training facilitator or coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)
• Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques
• MS Office proficiency
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates complex issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences;
• Handles difficult on-the-spot questions (i.e., from officials, interest groups, or the media);
• Overcomes resistance and secures support for ideas or initiatives through high impact communications.

INITIATIVE

• Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs (of external clients and internal groups) that may not be obvious to others;
• Coaches, supports and encourages others to test their limits;
• Exceeds job expectations to contribute to Corporate objectives.