Instructional System Designer I

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security training is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer to manage the development of eLearning content. This full-time position requires significant experience in instructional design, team leadership, and a solid educational background. Candidates should be proactive, adaptable, and capable of working under pressure. Bilingual candidates with relevant experience in military training development are preferred.

Qualifications

• Mandatories include EHC/Secret Security & ITAR & CG.
• 5+ years of computer-based training development or Instructional Design experience preferred.
• Fluent English speaker; bilingualism in English/French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instructional content development collaborating with subject matter experts.
• Track project schedules and escalates scope/schedule issues.
• Provide leadership to the development team ensuring adherence to standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Education

Undergraduate degree in an Education-related field

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

Job description

About This Role

Job Posting Title: Instructional Systems Designer

Full time Contract Position - Halifax, Nova Scotia or Montreal, Quebec

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 cyclical Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation processes

• Providing 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

• Attention to detail

• 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

• 5 + 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 considered an asset.

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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