Summary

The Centre for Sexuality’s Training Centre is focused on creating inclusive and safer environments across sectors. We have provided training to corporations, social service agencies and institutions since 2009. A Training Centre Facilitator’s primary role is to support adult and group learning, encourage active participation, and manage group dynamics in a way that fosters a positive and productive learning environment.

Description

Centre for Sexuality is a nationally recognized community-based organization delivering programs and services to normalize sexuality and sexual health across the lifespan. We have been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, equality, and consent for over 50 years.  Sexual well-being for all is at the core of what we do. We teach, we train, and we advocate to support healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and healthy communities. We provide education, training, and counselling for anyone who needs support related to these topics. We are hiring one experienced facilitator to join our motivated team with a mission to normalize sexual health in Alberta.

Position Overview
The Centre for Sexuality’s Training Centre is focused on creating inclusive and safer environments across sectors. We have provided training to corporations, social service agencies and institutions since 2009. To date, we have trained over 75,000 professionals. We believe developing the knowledge and skills of service providers, assisting them to apply this knowledge on the job, and working to build the capabilities of organizations to sustain staff learning through organizational policy and systems change will result in greater shifts in professional practice, better client care, and ultimately better client outcomes. A Training Centre Facilitator’s primary role is to support adult and group learning, encourage active participation, and manage group dynamics in a way that fosters a positive and productive learning environment. Training Centre Facilitators possess a strong understanding of adult learning theories and practice, along with subject matter expertise in the areas of sexual health, 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion, stigma-reduction, anti-discrimination, and other related topics, delivering content through application of proven and trauma and violence-informed facilitation skills.

As our successful candidate you will:
 

  • Facilitate quality adult education programming for professionals and adult audiences to increase their comfort and skill in addressing key topics and supporting specific populations. Our workshops cover several topics related to sexuality and sexual health, 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and gender and sexual diversity, trauma and violence-informed care, reducing stigma related to STBBIs, and supporting sexuality in people with developmental disabilities, older adults, and youth. 
  • Support the development of professional training curriculum using the ADDIE model for instructional design. This includes locating and reviewing relevant literature, potentially conducting needs assessments, formulating learning objectives and outcomes, and identifying/creating various activities and content to meet an array of learning needs through an adult education lens.
  • Lead organizational change, consultation and audit processes with identified organizations in the area of 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion.
  • Commit to staying up to date on current trends, research, and best practices in adult education, key topic areas, and curriculum development. 
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders for seamless referrals and the expansion of the Training Centre’s impact and revenue.
  • Coordinate and lead Training Centre grants and projects in collaboration with manager, maintaining a detailed work plan to complete all deliverables within the granting period. Track milestones and adjust strategies to ensure timely completion. 
  • Continuously refine and enhance program offerings through ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and responsiveness to participant feedback and emerging research.
  • Actively participate in agency and community collaborations, initiatives, and activities. 
  • Participate in collaborative agency initiatives, staff meetings, training, and performance planning processes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Human Services or a related field; or a minimum of 3 years of related work experience. A graduate or Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience or combination of work experience and population specific experience/adult education.
  • Demonstrated experience and skill of group facilitation, with focus on adult and professional audiences.
  • Ability to facilitate effectively in a virtual setting including operating various online delivery platforms.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience facilitating core topics related to the Training Centre’s existing workshop curricula. 
  • Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum using adult learning theories and principles, including experience and knowledge of transformative learning and facilitation.
  • Commitment to organizational values: Social Justice/Feminism, Prevention, Collaboration and Curiosity.   
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.    
    • Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  
    • Works effectively both independently and in a team environment.  
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced, open-space work environment.

 Additional details:
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week and includes travel within the city and surrounding areas, along with occasional travel to other provinces and territories. A reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance are required for this role.
The successful candidate must be able to provide a police information record check with vulnerable sector search and have valid First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to become certified) and be available to work some evenings and weekends as required. 

The position is based at our Calgary Office and reports to the Training Centre Manager. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and an excellent work environment. Our new hires start with three weeks of paid vacation and all staff are given Fridays off on long weekends in the summer (May through September), along with additional paid days off at the end of the year.

To apply please submit a resume and a cover letter. This posting will close on May 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.   
 
Centre for Sexuality is committed to employment equity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. It is our intent to have a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.  We thank you for your interest in this role. Priority will be given to applicants who identify as part of an equity-deserving community.