Training And Development Jobs in Vanier, ON (NOW HIRING)

Description

As a Training Development Lead, you will support the development and implementation of the Basic Flight Training (BFT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This role contributes to the design, review, validation, and integration of aviation training systems, courseware, training devices, and training centre infrastructure.

You will work for and report to the FAcT (Future Air Crew Training) Program's Transition-In Manager, while also performing work for the Integration Solution team. Your tasks will have you working closely with the Contractor Qualified Flight Instructors (CQFIs), Courseware Development team, Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs), and RCAF representatives to ultimately help ensure training solutions align with program requirements and operational objectives.

This position may be performed remotely within Canada for candidates located near major aviation hubs or CAE locations. Travel may be required to locations such as Ottawa, Montreal, Moose Jaw, and other program sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Astra II aircraft systems and associated flight operations.

• Support infrastructure planning related to training devices, facilities, and associated systems

• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and RCAF representatives to support training program development and implementation.

• Support the design, development, and review of aviation training courseware, including classroom, simulator, and live-flight training content.

• Review module outlines, storyboards, lesson plans, and training materials for technical accuracy and alignment with approved training plans.

• Support courseware acceptance testing, validation and verification (V&V), and regression testing activities.

• Contribute to the development and integration of training devices, learning technologies, IT services, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Support the establishment and operational readiness of the training centre through stakeholder coordination and policy/procedure development.

• Analyze training requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations.

• Assist with flight training operations design, ground-based training systems design, and training device development when required.

• Identify and communicate situations where contracted scope and training requirements may need review.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of flying experience.

• Experience delivering aviation-related training.

• Ability to travel within Canada as required.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods clearance and Reliability status

• Ability to obtain any required export/re-transfer authorizations in accordance with applicable ITAR regulations.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

• For candidates with prior military aviation experience: demonstrated military flying experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education or equivalent experience

• Experience with Grob 120TP aircraft operations or training.

• Experience supporting aviation training, business start-up, transition, or stand-up activities.

• Experience with simulator technologies and synthetic training devices.

• Experience as an RCAF pilot instructor or supporting military pilot training programs.

• Experience or strong knowledge for infrastructure systems.

• Experience supporting pilot training program design and development, curriculum design, curriculum management, instructional systems design, or learning science.

• Experience reviewing or developing academic and simulator-based training materials.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a complex training or operational environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Demonstrated leadership and change management experience.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Benefits

We've designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Dynamic and collaborative team environment.

• Stimulating work environment.

• Culture where initiative is recognized and valued.

• Opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.

• Attractive employee benefits.