Subject Matter Experts - Employment Support

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS – EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION
NorQuest College is looking for Subject Matter Experts in employment communication specifically relating to barriers experienced by both employers and jobseekers. From the employer perspective we are looking for individuals that can shed light on what communication tools they need to become more inclusive employers, and from the perspective of the jobseeker, we are looking for expertise as to how they learn how to improve their interview skills and overcome any communication barriers on topics that include, but are not limited to: how to ask for a raise, listing a grievance, undergoing performance reviews, and any other type of employment-related communication that would help jobseekers and employees from equity-seeking groups overcome these barriers and have better employment outcomes.
This information will be used to inform a total of 6 Virtual Reality Scenarios (2 for employers, and 4 for jobseekers) with the aim to educate participants both to improve communication soft skills and reduce barriers.
There are 18 roles in total to be filled, each to be paid a one-time Fee for Service contract fee, upon fulfillment of the required deliverables.
How You'll Make a Difference

• Prioritize lists in order of importance and come to a consensus on priorities.
• Meet and work collaboratively with members of the VR Scenario Development Team in a timely matter within specific timelines to:
• Provide justifications for priorities.
• Review and evaluate VR Scenario development at each stage and provide guidance to developers to meet education objectives.
• Ensure that education objectives are met and are in alignment with NorQuest’s curriculum standards.
• Discuss and draft a list of challenges and barriers the target demographic face (employer or jobseeker) within the employment setting.
• Create education objectives that align with NorQuest’s Quality Curriculum Development Framework.
• Present prioritized list of education objectives to be targeted.
• Approve final scenario product.
• Be a part of storyboard development meetings.
• Meet and work collaboratively with other Subject Matter Experts in a timely matter within specific timelines to:

What You Bring

• Experience at developing soft skills training programs.
• Experience with supporting jobseekers from equity seeking groups.
• Experience with supporting employers to grow their inclusive hiring practices.
• Experience working with newcomers to Canada.
• Ability to prepare materials for an interactive learning environment with skill practice and be able to apply the basic principles and practices of adult education.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Human Resources, or a related field. Consideration will be given to those with 3+ years’ experience in the Employment Support and other fields or lived experience.

What Makes You a Difference Maker
As a difference maker you bring:

• Analytical skills for review and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to work with a diverse population.

SALARY: Each Subject Matter Expert will be paid a one-time contract fee of $6500 upon fulfillment of the required deliverables. This is a Fee for Service contract.
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3980
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.
PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.
Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.
So how do we make differences?

• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.
• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further !