Education and Training Advisor
Competition: LA262726
Department: Office of the Sergeant-at
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $92,118.38 - $112,339.49 per annum
Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.
Close Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT
POSITION SUMMARY
Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.
The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative and detail-oriented individual for the regular full-time position of Education and Training Advisor.
Reporting to the Director, Office of Sergeant-at-Arms, the Education and Training Advisor, develops, coordinates, and participates in training, education and development programs for all SAA staff, including armed and unarmed protective services employees. The Education and Training Advisor must maintain protective services expertise to ensure the provision of focused, effective training and education, identify gaps in training/education, and address these through curriculum development and focused supplementary training as required.
Within the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, two Education and Training Advisor positions support departmental training requirements. One position serves as the departmental lead for Use of Force and ensures compliance with applicable certification, recertification, use of force, tactical skills, officer safety, and weapons qualification standards. The second position serves as the departmental lead for non-use-of-force education, training, and employee development programs. Both positions collaborate to ensure an integrated departmental training program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
- Post-secondary education in adult education or related programs, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience developing and delivering related training programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
- Experience developing and facilitating curriculums for police foundational skills training and education including Powers of Arrest under 495 of the Criminal Code and other Provincial Statutes, theory, law and practical application, is preferred.
- Experience and/or certification with the use or handling of firearms and firearm safety is considered an asset.
- Project Management certification (PMP) and/or certification in change management is considered an asset
- Adult Instructor, Police Instructor, Force Options Instructor, Firearms Instructor, or comparable instructional certification is considered an asset.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.
WHO WE ARE
Our values ground our work and reflect the beliefs and principles that are important to how we work with others.
- Impartiality – We are non-partisan and objective in the performance of our duties.
- Integrity – We build trust through responsible actions and respectful relationships.
- Openness – We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment and promote public access and engagement.
- Respect – We work together collaboratively with mutual respect, trust, and kindness.
- Stewardship – We ensure institutional continuity and renewal.
Learn about the Legislative Assembly and what we do by watching this video!
WHAT WE OFFER
- Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
- Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
- Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer a Health Care Spending Account to help cover eligible additional medical expenses that are not covered by the extended health care package.
- Work-life balance – We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. We have 35-hour work weeks, and offer flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) to eligible positions. Management employees are eligible for Time Off in Lieu, which is an additional 12 days off per year for time worked in excess of the regular hours required for their position.
- Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
- Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
- Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
- Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.
For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PT on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. For questions please email [email protected].
Note:
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.
We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.
All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca
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