Instructional Designer-EN

CAE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine Employee and Family Help

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group RRSP

CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

Sabbatical Leave

Flex Time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

CAE is seeking an Instructional Designer to craft innovative learning experiences for civil aviation training programs. You will translate regulatory and customer requirements into course designs and engaging content.

You will lead storyboards, assessments, and design blueprints, applying adult learning principles, and collaborate with SMEs and instructors. Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency while maintaining instructional judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Formal training or demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies.
• Ability to design end-to-end learning experiences using adult learning principles and operational performance outcomes.
• Ability to define learning objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies aligned with civil aviation training requirements.
• Ability to develop storyboards, design documents, and instructional blueprints.
• Strong professional communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to training centres or customer locations, approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft systems, operational procedures, regulatory frameworks, training requirements, and customer needs to define learning objectives and performance outcomes.
• Develop learning architectures and training strategies for initial, recurrent, and differences training programs.
• Design course structures, instructional strategies, storyboards, assessments, and design blueprints that guide courseware development.
• Apply adult learning principles and operational performance requirements when designing learning experiences.
• Apply scenario-based learning, blended delivery models, and digital learning approaches where appropriate.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructors, Courseware Developers, and program stakeholders throughout the design and development process.
• Facilitate structured working sessions to gather technical knowledge, validate instructional approaches, and ensure designs are technically accurate, operationally relevant, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Use AI-enabled tools and automation to support analysis, content organization, design iteration, and quality control while maintaining appropriate human oversight and instructional judgment.
• Participate in design reviews and courseware validation and incorporate learner, instructor, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support continuous improvement of instructional standards, templates, workflows, and reusable design patterns.
• Manage multiple training programs and priorities concurrently.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Storyboarding

Course design

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

The Instructional Designer creates innovative learning experiences for civil aviation training programs. This role turns operational, regulatory, and customer requirements into effective training strategies, course designs, and learning content. By leveraging modern instructional design methods, technology, and AI-enabled tools, the role helps deliver engaging, high-quality training that supports safe aviation operations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Analyze aircraft systems, operational procedures, regulatory frameworks, training requirements, and customer needs to define learning objectives and performance outcomes.
• Develop learning architectures and training strategies for initial, recurrent, and differences training programs.
• Design course structures, instructional strategies, storyboards, assessments, and design blueprints that guide courseware development.
• Apply adult learning principles and operational performance requirements when designing learning experiences.
• Apply scenario-based learning, blended delivery models, and digital learning approaches where appropriate.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructors, Courseware Developers, and program stakeholders throughout the design and development process.
• Facilitate structured working sessions to gather technical knowledge, validate instructional approaches, and ensure designs are technically accurate, operationally relevant, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Use AI-enabled tools and automation to support analysis, content organization, design iteration, and quality control while maintaining appropriate human oversight and instructional judgment.
• Participate in design reviews and courseware validation and incorporate learner, instructor, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support continuous improvement of instructional standards, templates, workflows, and reusable design patterns.
• Manage multiple training programs and priorities concurrently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Formal training or demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies.
• Ability to design end-to-end learning experiences using adult learning principles and operational performance outcomes.
• Ability to define learning objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies aligned with civil aviation training requirements.
• Ability to develop storyboards, design documents, and instructional blueprints.
• Strong professional communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts, instructors, Courseware Developers, and cross-functional program teams.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple programs concurrently.
• Ability to travel occasionally to training centres or customer locations, approximately 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Factors, an aviation-related field, or a related discipline.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
• Experience applying scenario-based learning, blended delivery models, and digital learning approaches.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools or automation to support instructional design, content organization, design efficiency, or quality control.
• Demonstrated interest in evaluating and applying new tools, methods, and technologies that enhance learning experiences.
• Systems-level thinking across training requirements, learning environments, audiences, and technologies.

Benefits

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

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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