Robertson is the School of New Work. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Our mission is to empower our learners with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights so that they may find fulfilling and meaningful careers.
Robertson has an instructor accountability framework that includes instructor observation, feedback, evaluation, and development. This framework focuses on instructor accountability as part of building a strong foundation for quality education at Robertson, and is an essential piece of the Quality Assurance framework.
The Education Consultant for Instructor Observations will be responsible for completing observations of instructors at one of our campus locations: Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Director, Teaching and Learning, the Education Consultant is a member of the Education team and is responsible for providing timely, transparent, and fair observation feedback to instructors in all schools.
The Consultant advances the Centre’s purpose: to provide a strong foundation for quality education at Robertson. The Consultant supports, models, and enacts the guiding principles of the Centre that are based on adult learning principles and best practices in training and vocational education.
Key Responsibilities
Support instructors in enhancing teaching practices in alignment with Robertson’s teaching and learning mission, vision, and mandate by conducting observations and providing feedback
Model professional communication both verbally and in writing
Education, Experience, and Skills
Required:
Subject Matter Expertise (education and experience) in one or more of the following:
Strong computer and digital literacy skills
Ability to work independently
Strong communication skills
Considered an asset:
A certificate or degree related to adult education
Experience in hybrid (online and face-to-face) teaching and learning
Experience in vocational training is an asset
Observation and feedback format:
Observations are completed 2 or 3 times per year per instructor or on an as-needed follow-up basis
Some observations are completed in-person and on-campus during a scheduled class.
Some observations are completed virtually by watching a recording of a class.
Observations and feedback are recorded on a google form; most instructional competencies are marked ‘observed’ or ‘not observed’ with space for comments about each competency
Observation timing and compensation:
In-person observations are approximately 2 hours in length (not including travel), and compensation is $120 per observation.
Virtual observations are approximately 1 hour in length and compensation is $50 per observation.
Observations are assigned through a running list of current course offerings; the number of observations per week is the decision of the consultant, as long as the assigned observations are completed in a timely manner and the ‘deliverable’ number of observations is completed during the contract period.
Consultancy Period: usually 6 months in length with the possibility to extend
Deliverables:
Remuneration for the Contract: dependent upon the number of observations completed.
Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyways! Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement.
WHY WORK WITH US
Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our inclusive work environment and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We embrace our team's differences and know that diversity in our team is the strength that drives our success. We want you to feel welcomed, energized, challenged, and engaged while having fun. Come and grow with us! If you are someone who loves the highs and lows of doing meaningful work with like-minded team members, we’d like to hear from you! If you would like to request reasonable accommodations for the interview process, please let us know.
As a company we are committed to uplifting indigenous voices, respecting traditional lands, raising awareness and working in collaboration with Indigenous partners in the spirit of reconciliation.
We acknowledge that our campus located in Winnipeg is on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands and waters of Anishinaabe [AH - NISH - AH - NAH – BAY], Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene (DEN-EH) peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation located on Treaty 3.
In Alberta, We acknowledge Robertson College is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai (Gay-aynah), Piikani (Pe-gun-ee)), the Tsuut’ina (soot-tin-a), the Iyarhe (E-a-hey) Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
In Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place, traveling route and home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsuut’ina, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliné, Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inuit.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
