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Conference Concurrent Presenter, Educator, Facilitator, Instructor, Keynote Speaker, Presenter, Professional Development Presenter, Professional Speaker, Teacher, Trainer, Workshop Leader
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
Training and development professionals work on a contract basis, to present on specific topics.
They usually negotiate contracts with clients that include fees and expenses. Depending on the contract, they may:
Training and development professionals use many techniques such as group discussions, role playing, simulations, team exercises, videos, and lectures. Their goal is to help participants:
Training and development professionals must keep up to date in their field by reading current journals, magazines, and books.
Training and development professionals work in settings such as hotel conference rooms, corporate boardrooms, college classrooms, retreat centres, government training rooms, community centres, hospital training facilities, computer labs, and home offices. Travel is often required. They may also present online video seminars over great distances, rather than in person. They may work regular business hours or offer evening and weekend training sessions. Preparation and design work may be done in the evening or while travelling. Because they are self-employed, when not presenting they are often working on gaining exposure and marketing and sales strategies in order to contract future work opportunities.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in researching employee benefit programs and health and safety practices to recommend policy changes and modifications, and in planning staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
Interest in co-ordinating information to administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs; in co-ordinating employee performance and and appraisal programs, in managing programs and maintaining human resources information and related records systems; and in hiring and overseeing training of staff
Interest in negotiating collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers; in mediating labour disputes and grievances, providing advice on employee and labour relations, and in advising managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.
A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Training and development professionals need:
They should enjoy:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 103 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Mar 08, 2024 and May 30, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs | 82 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs | 69 |
| Tasks: Hire, train and supervise staff | 68 |
| Tasks: Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements | 66 |
| Tasks: Manage training and development strategies | 55 |
| Tasks: Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales | 54 |
| Tasks: Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs | 47 |
| Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years | 45 |
| Attention to detail | 44 |
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 43 |
A bachelor's degree or professional designation plus experience in adult education is rapidly becoming the minimum requirement for training and development professionals. They must:
Training and development professionals also must have expertise that is in demand. For example, they may be experts in lean processes, data security, brand development, diversity and inclusion training, management development, fostering quality service, managing change, or other areas of personal development.
Although many training and development professionals do not have a university education, it can be difficult for those without post-secondary education to break into the field. Many of their competitors have a master’s degree, have worked for several years in their fields, have written books, and have spent time delivering messages and facilitating groups.
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, adult education, or a business-related field would provide a good background for those entering this field. Universities and colleges throughout Alberta offer many suitable degree programs.
In general, admission requirements for bachelor’s programs include an average of 60 to 80% in English Language Arts 30-1 and 4 other approved Grade 12 subjects.
For information about specific programs and requirements, please check post-secondary calendars or websites.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation. However, The Institute for Performance and Learning offers 2 streams of voluntary certification:
For more information on certification requirements, visit the Institute’s website.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Training and development professionals are self-employed and therefore work in a variety of settings including:
Their contracts may vary from single half-day sessions to long-term contracts (6 months to a year). The list of situations in which training and development professionals work is virtually endless.
With increasing business competition, developing a productive labour force has become a major concern for most organizations. The need to train employees in areas such as organizational change, strategic planning, creative problem solving, and conflict resolution has created growth in the training field.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Human resources professionals
2016 NOC: 1121
76.1% of people in this occupational group work in:
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the short-term demand forecasted for this occupation in Alberta over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
Incomes in this field vary considerably from one person to another and from one year to another. Fees tend to increase based on a presenter’s reputation, as well as level of interest in a topic. Training and development professionals usually charge a set fee per day or per contract (contracts may include content development as well as delivery time). Often, preparation time is included in negotiated fees because it is not paid directly.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $21.63 | $60.36 | $36.60 | $34.83 |
| Overall | $25.64 | $66.13 | $43.66 | $43.60 |
| Top | $27.85 | $77.39 | $51.63 | $50.69 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $86,410 |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $105,964 |
| Construction | $70,907 |
| Manufacturing | $81,926 |
| Retail Trade | $72,099 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $89,764 |
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $58,546 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $74,765 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $74,109 |
| Educational Services | $79,142 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $81,920 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | $41,630 |
| Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $99,973 |
| Public Administration | $86,184 |
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) website: www.canadianspeakers.org
The Institute for Performance and Learning (IPL) website: performanceandlearning.ca
Speakers Bureau of Alberta website: www.speakersalberta.com
Speakers Bureau of Canada website: speakerscanada.com
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Updated Mar 31, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
