On-Site Training Manager

Parsons Oman; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Training Manager for the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. You will plan and execute training for light rail operators, ensuring compliance and effective learning. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative training solutions and maintain high-quality deliverables. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities await you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in instructional design and adult learning.
• Knowledge of LRT construction, operations, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule training sessions supporting project timelines.
• Develop high-quality technical training modules for LRT systems.
• Maintain detailed training records and certifications.

Skills

Instructional Design

Adult Learning

Technical Reviewing

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aconex

Bluebeam

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Training Manager to join our team! This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing on-site activities to deliver operating and maintenance training for a light rail transit (LRT) design-build project. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors and internal staff related to training deliverables for various subsystems of the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project, in accordance with the training plan. The On-Site Training Manager will ensure delivery of training and materials to light rail operator staff in a train-the-trainer format, meeting all requirements and best practices.

The role also includes developing in-house training materials, working with designers and technical staff, organizing training sessions with subcontractors and in-house trainers, and arranging video recordings of sessions. Tasks involve reviewing training materials, manuals, drawings, plans, method statements, and specifications.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plan and schedule training sessions supporting project timelines among all stakeholders.
• Ensure resources for onsite training, including trainers, subject matter experts, venues, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinate videographer services for training sessions.
• Attend and facilitate training to ensure engagement and effective learning.
• Maintain detailed training records, certifications, and reports for audits and compliance.
• Develop high-quality technical training modules for LRT systems, vehicle operation, signaling, safety protocols, control systems, maintenance, and emergency response.
• Collaborate with departments like Systems, Rail, Safety, and Quality to align training with business goals.
• Liaise with clients and third-party providers for specialized training and updates.
• Conduct comment resolution and collaborative activities with staff.
• Update course documentation regularly for relevance.
• Provide innovative learning solutions and industry best practices to address training challenges.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in instructional design and adult learning in a technical organization.
• Knowledge of LRT construction, operations, trackwork, signaling, SCADA, communications, traction power, rail vehicle and shop equipment, safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based collaboration tools (e.g., Aconex, Bluebeam).
• Strong technical reviewing, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with authors and technical editors to achieve high-quality deliverables.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills working with diverse teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving project environment transitioning from civil to systems installation and commissioning.
• Willingness to remain in Edmonton until project completion.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. We design and deliver infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide, working collaboratively to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take pride in projects that improve communities and quality of life by promoting growth, mobility, sustainability, and resilience.

We value our employees and offer comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, pension plans, TFSAs, RRSPs, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and gym discounts. Parsons is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, employing representation across all levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and minorities.

We invest in our employees' wellbeing and provide growth opportunities. Aim for the stars—Imagine next and join Parsons today!

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