Program Specialist

Loading Back to search results Apply By: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST Program Specialist Job ID: 246234 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response Division: Emergency Preparedness Division City: Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 4 Temporary assignments/contracts up to 12 months, with possible extension Job code: 5A002 - HumanResources05 Salary: $80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year Help strengthen emergency preparedness across Ontario through innovative learning, training and public education initiatives. About the Preparedness Centre of Excellence The Preparedness Centre of Excellence (PCOE) branch's mission is to prepare and practice Ontario through collaborative, inclusive, and creative leadership in Emergency Management training, exercises, and public education. It does this through the development of training programs, exercises and public education products and the delivery of training and emergency management exercises, learning events, public education campaigns and engagement with stakeholders. As a Program Specialist , you will play a meaningful role in strengthening emergency preparedness across Ontario through the development of training, exercises, and educational resources that support emergency management partners and communities. If you are passionate about learning and development, stakeholder engagement, and creating innovative learning solutions that support public safety and emergency preparedness, consider these exciting opportunities. About the job In these roles you will; Coordinate the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of emergency management training, exercises, and learning resources Develop communications and promotional materials that support learning initiatives and increase awareness of emergency preparedness programs, this may include travel, including rural and remote communities Identify learning needs and collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop effective learning solutions and resources Develop and maintain learning materials, learning management systems, curricula, and online learning programs using a variety of delivery methods and learning technologies Support the evaluation of learning programs and recommend improvements based on feedback, data, audits, and operational needs Coordinate learning projects, events, and exercises, and build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders What you bring to the team Learning and development expertise you understand adult learning principles and have experience designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development programs you can create learning materials and deliver training in a variety of formats, including in-person, virtual, and online environments you have knowledge of learning management systems and other learning technologies to support the delivery of learning programs Project management and contract administration skills you can coordinate or lead projects and support the planning, development, and delivery of learning initiatives, events, and exercises you can manage competing priorities and keep projects moving forward to meet goals and timelines you have experience supporting procurement and contract management activities, including preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), retaining external vendors, and managing service providers you can support financial administration activities, including preparing cost estimates, monitoring expenditures, and tracking and reporting on budgets Stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills you build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with subject matter experts, partners, and stakeholders you are comfortable facilitating discussions, consulting with others, and gathering input to support learning initiatives Communication, analytical, and technical skills you communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and can make present…

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