Instructional Designer

CAE; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defense and Security sector is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer in Halifax. This role involves overseeing the development of eLearning content, leading a team, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical skills, and relevant educational qualifications, with opportunities for growth within a diversified and inclusive organization.

Benefits

Fully flexible benefits

Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & RRSP

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan

Flextime & California Fridays

Social and community events

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to attain EHC / Secret Security & ITAR & CG.
• 2+ years of computer-based training development or Instructional Design experience.
• Fluent English speaker; bilingualism (English / French) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team overseeing training development process.
• Track adherence to delivery schedules and escalate issues.
• Review training content to ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Undergraduate degree in Education-related field

Post-graduate certificate or degree in Education, Adult Education, or Instructional Design

Job description

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. As an ISD, you will be joining a group of dedicated training professionals who develop interactive eLearning content for Defense and Security clients around the globe.

At CAE, the role of ISD is multifaceted and central to our training development approach. As a leader, you will oversee the development of instructional content, which will include collaborating with subject matter experts, multimedia developers, content development specialists, and programmers. You will follow defined development standards and work with the team to ensure they are being adhered to. You will also interface with our strategic partners and provide schedule and progress updates to project leads. There may also be opportunities to conduct analyses and training design activities as part of the role.

Responsibilities

The Instructional Systems Designer will be responsible for the following :

• Following a cyclical Analyses, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation processes
• Provide leadership to a team of CAE and subcontractor employees by overseeing the training development process of courses, including tracking team progress, and organizing and assigning work tasks
• Tracking and adherence to delivery schedules
• Escalating scope and schedule issues
• Reporting metrics and project status updates to project leads
• Being the main conduit between the development team and management
• Reviewing training content to ensure adherence to development standards and providing feedback to development team
• Development and management of design standards, writing standards, media standards

Desired Skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong team leadership and communication skills
• Capable of working in high stress environments with tight deadlines
• Business acumen and experience in corporate environments an asset

Requirements

• MANDATORY FOR ALL : Must have or be able to attain EHC / Secret Security & ITAR & CG
• Undergraduate degree in an Education-related field with relevant experience. Post-graduate certificate or degree in Education, Adult Education, or Instructional Design is an asset.
• Fluent English speaker. Bilingualism (English / French) an asset
• Experience in leading a small team considered an asset
• 2+ years of computer-based training development or Instructional Design experience, though other experience may be considered. Experience with previous Royal Canadian Air Force training programs will be considered an asset.

CAE offers :

• Benefits : fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement : Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks : Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs : Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance : Flextime & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work : social and community events all-year round!

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at .

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