Why Gowan?
At Gowan we provide fulfilling and meaningful work opportunities for occupational therapists across Canada.
At Gowan we take good care of those we serve – from clients to customers, and from our internal to our external teams.
At Gowan we are an Indigenous-led, Canadian-owned, national organization, and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).
Join Us!
- You want to work in an environment where you are professionally challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow.
- You want a meaningful occupation that helps clients and customers to be their best when working, or when returning to work.
- You enjoy working with companies who care about the wellbeing of their people.
- You want to work with fellow OT's who love what they do.
- You want to deliver the type of work we do; helping build better workplaces through service to leaders, managers, and employees whose strengths are leveraged, and who are engaged and well.
The Role
You will conceptualize, lead, innovate, and ensure the delivery of high-impact, evidence-informed training and development programs that generate revenue while supporting the well-being of workplaces, corporate employees and leaders, and OT colleagues. This role champions best practices in adult education, supports recruitment and retention, drives continuous improvement in training and development services, and fosters strong relationships with customers, occupational therapists, and industry networks across Canada.
The Director of Professional Development is accountable for the identification, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Gowan’s training and development services. This includes overseeing the end-to-end process of promotion, completing customer needs-analyses, program development, content customization, collaboration with and coaching facilitators (SMEs), and aligning training and development solutions with organizational strategy. The role ensures that training and development offerings meet the evolving needs of leaders, disability management professionals, employees, service colleagues, and other workplace partners.
Key Job Categories
- Leadership and Strategic Alignment. Our Director is a practiced, respected leader, and a strategic thinker.
- Customer Relationship and Customization. Our Director can astutely and intelligently speak to our customers and core partners and design compelling programs that elevate their people.
- Content Development and Delivery. Our Director has the lens of occupational therapy across Canada and delivers programs that elevate the skills of employers and employees so they can meet the challenges of todays workplaces. Our Director recognizes Gowan’s own internal training needs and implements OT professional development strategies to ensure staff and subcontractors are capable, competent, and current.
- Student and University Liaison. Our Director has a passion for connecting with the OT university programs and academic leaders across Canada to proactively engage students in learning about the important services Gowan provides.
- Innovation and Quality Improvement. Our Director lives and loves best-practices and finds creative ways to provide training and development services that align with emerging trends and Gowan’s reputation of providing service excellency.
• Thought Leadership and Industry Presence. Our Director applies their strong understanding of evolving workplace challenges, trends, and evidence-informed solutions, and actively positions Gowan as a leader in health and productivity through visibility, contributions, and speaking engagements at industry and occupational therapy conferences.
You Bring
- A passion for the profession of occupational therapy.
- Previous experience or expertise in workplace accommodation, disability management, mental health, and ergonomics.
- Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, training/education design, and facilitation best practices.
- Strong research skills and ability to translate complex information into practical training and development delivery.
- Engaging facilitator who can confidently and professionally compel audiences during virtual and in-person presentations.
- Strong written communication for training and development content, reports, and proposals.
- Leadership and mentorship skills to guide internal team members and external facilitators.
- Collaborative team player who brings energy, passion, positivity and a solution-focused mindset to the role.
- Innovative thinker with strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and project management abilities.
- Strategic approach to create win-wins for customers and the organization.
- Able to operationalize and organize training and development services for effectiveness and efficiencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, presentation software, and eLearning platforms.
- Formal training/education in adult learning principles or instructional design is an asset.
You Have
- A Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration in Canada (in good standing) with a provincial OT regulatory body.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a clinical leadership, adult education, or training/education development role(s).
- Experience delivering training/education to professionals, occupational therapists, and those in in leadership, HR, disability management, or workplace mental health environments.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset. Working Conditions
- Primarily remote with travel for in-person training and development or strategic meetings.
- Up to 8 hours/day working at a computer or facilitating training/education.
- Frequent communication with Gowan staff, subcontractors, corporate customers, and other partners/vendors.
- Occasional deadlines and competing priorities requiring time management flexibility.
To Apply
Send resume/CV and cover letter to:
apply@gowanhealth.com
Attention Julie Entwistle, Chief Operating Officer
Subject Line: Director, Workplace Training and Development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Experience:
- occupational therapy: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- registration and are in good standing with COTO (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
