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Educator, Facilitator, Instructor, 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:
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 are hired 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 interest, in order to contract future work opportunities.
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 96 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Dec 02, 2021 and Feb 04, 2023.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs | 62 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales | 55 |
| Attention to detail | 51 |
| Tasks: Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs | 50 |
| Tasks: Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements | 48 |
| Tasks: Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes | 46 |
| Tasks: Hire, train and supervise staff | 45 |
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 42 |
| Tasks: Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers | 39 |
| Tasks: Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs | 37 |
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, and have spent time 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 search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
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: 2019-2023 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.
Training and development professionals are part of the larger 2011 National Occupational Classification 1121: Specialists in human resources. In Alberta, 80% of people employed in this classification work in the following industries:
The employment outlook [pdf] in this occupation will be influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 1121: Human resources professionals occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.8% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 212 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Note
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 example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
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 teaching). 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
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $105,964 |
|---|---|
| Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $99,973 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $89,764 |
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $86,410 |
| Public Administration | $86,184 |
| Manufacturing | $81,926 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $81,920 |
| Educational Services | $79,142 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $74,765 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $74,109 |
| Retail Trade | $72,099 |
| Construction | $70,907 |
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $58,546 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | $41,630 |
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) website: www.canadianspeakers.org
CAPS Edmonton Chapter website: capsedmonton.ca
CAPS Calgary Chapter website: www.capscalgary.ca
The Institute for Performance and Learning website: performanceandlearning.ca
Speakers Bureau of Alberta website: www.speakersalberta.com
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Updated Mar 31, 2021. 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.