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Training Lead – Peter Legge Institute for Sales Excellence

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Training Lead – Peter Legge Institute for Sales Excellence
Posting Number 01870SA
Location Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level -
Salary Range TBD
Position Type Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Training Group
Start Date 06/01/2023
End Date 05/31/2024
Day of the Week Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Shift 8:30am-4:40pm
Work Arrangements
This is a 40-hour per week position, based at the Douglas College Coquitlam Campus. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Travel to other Training Group sites and throughout the lower mainland to attend events on behalf of the Training Group may be required.
What Douglas Offers

DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.

The Role
The Training Lead will provide business development and skills enhancement training for the Peter Legge Institute for Sales Excellence.
Responsibilities
Business Development:

  • Recruit clients for various corporate training projects;
  • Conduct needs analysis with corporate clients to identify skill deficits and recommend training solutions;
  • Compose effective proposals in response to proposed training project RFP’s;
  • Manage ongoing client and other stakeholder relations;
  • Deliver skill assessments to measure training results and illustrate training ROI for clients;
  • Miscellaneous as required.

Skills Enhancement Training:

  • Coordinate and execute project training plans within project deadlines;
  • Facilitate one to one and group training activities both on and off campus, often at employer locations;
  • Ensure quality and consistency of content and effectiveness of training delivery;
  • Evaluate learners at regular intervals and adjust learning plans to accommodate organizational and individual needs;
  • Complete any required documentation for corporate clients and program files; ensure data is accurate and up to date.

Training Program Development:

  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop specialized training program content;
  • Review and refine training resources as needed;
  • Complete and submit monthly activity reports.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
  • 5+ years of sales, leadership and/or business operations experience with a proven track record of success;
  • A strong customer service attitude;
  • Experience and ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse businesses, industries, sectors, and professional associations;
  • Adaptable and able to work with multiple projects, shifting priorities and deadline pressures;
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict and maintain long-term relationships;
  • Adept at finding creative learning solutions for skill development;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proven superior facilitation skills with groups and one on one consulting, both in-person and virtually;
  • Able to create / write reports, business correspondence & presentations;
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from government, professional groups and the general public;
  • Willing to travel throughout the Lower Mainland and throughout BC as required;
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team;
  • A vehicle and valid B.C. Driver’s license.
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/17/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
    • Douglas College Careers Site
    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Professional Association Website
    • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
    • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
    • Douglas College CareerHUB
    • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
    • Other
    • Glassdoor
  2. * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
    • Current employee
    • Former employee
    • Current student
    • Former student
    • None of the above
  3. * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  6. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
    • Yes, I confirm
    • No, I am not able to meet this requirement

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. References with Contact Information