Learning and Development Advisor

[Learning and Development Advisor](#)

[Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology / CAWST](# "Founded in 2001, CAWST is a charity that addresses the global need for water, sanitation, and hygiene.")

Calgary AB

full-time

Job Description

Location:

Calgary, Alberta (In-office Mon–Wed; Remote optional Thu–Fri)

Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Please note:

• Recruitment activities for this role will be paused from December 9 to January 5, so you may not hear back on your application until January. However, we will still be accepting applications during this time.
• This role requires you to be based in Calgary, AB, with valid authorization to work in Canada (i.e. open work permit, PR, or citizenship).

About the Role

Are you a facilitator who inspires and energizes participants? Do you believe learning should be participatory, practical, and fun? Do you love coaching others to grow their skills and confidence?

If yes, you could be our next Learning and Development Advisor.

At CAWST, we train and coach people around the world to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). We’re seeking someone who can design and lead creative, action-oriented workshops, inspire behaviour change, and mentor others to become great facilitators.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate with impact - bring your spark to online and in-person workshops, learning exchanges, and coaching sessions that inspire real action.
• Design participatory training using interactive methods, activities, and tools.
• Coach partners and colleagues to become confident facilitators and trainers.
• Adapt and tailor resources to diverse cultural and educational contexts.
• Create and update practical capacity development resources (videos, activities, e-learning, job aids and competency frameworks).
• Experiment with new approaches and technologies to enhance the impact and effectiveness of learning.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in instructional design, education, behavioural sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating interactive, learner-centred training.
• Strong coaching and mentoring ability; able to motivate individuals and groups.
• Excellent communicator across cultures; bilingual or multilingual is a strong asset (Spanish, French, Arabic).
• Experience in international development or humanitarian contexts (WASH experience is an asset).
• Proficiency with online learning tools and platforms (Articulate, LMS).