Senior Instructional Designer: Defense Training & eLearning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Group Benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to support the Canadian FF LIT program, developing interactive eLearning for defense clients. You will work with a team of training professionals to design, develop and deliver training solutions that meet stringent standards.

In this role you will apply ADDIE, collaborate with SMEs to analyze data and define competencies, and lead development activities for CAE staff and subcontractors, ensuring schedules, quality, and compliance

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or a related field with relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design, computer-based training development, or a related learning development discipline.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to develop training solutions.
• Experience managing project deliverables, schedules, and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain: Enhanced Reliability Clearance (EHC)
• Secret Security Clearance
• ITAR compliance
• Controlled Goods Program (CGP) authorization

Responsibilities

• Apply the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) methodology throughout the training development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and analyze data, conduct cognitive task analyses, and define and categorize competencies.
• Lead and coordinate the training development activities of CAE employees and subcontractors.
• Assign work, organize priorities, and monitor team progress against project milestones.
• Track project schedules and support adherence to delivery timelines.
• Escalate schedule, scope, or resource issues as appropriate.
• Provide project metrics, progress updates, and status reports to project leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and management.
• Review training materials and courseware to ensure compliance with established development standards.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to support quality and consistency.
• Develop, maintain, and manage instructional design, writing, and media standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support training development objectives.
• Participate in training analysis and instructional design activities as required.

Job description

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to support the Canadian FF LIT program, developing interactive eLearning for defense clients. You will work with a team of training professionals to design, develop and deliver training solutions that meet stringent standards.

In this role you will apply ADDIE, collaborate with SMEs to analyze data and define competencies, and lead development activities for CAE staff and subcontractors, ensuring schedules, quality, and compliance