Senior Training Designer & Developer

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian defense technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Training Designer/Developer to configure learning systems and implement analytics frameworks. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in course design, particularly for military training, and possess a valid Secret level clearance. This role emphasizes collaboration, UAT support, and the ability to integrate advanced data solutions. A commitment to work-life balance and competitive compensation is offered.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Comprehensive benefits programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Secret level clearance with PSPC.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in course design.
• Experience in designing and developing military training.

Responsibilities

• Configure major TLA components in the Horizon environment.
• Establish learning resources and course structure.
• Implement xAPI data pipeline ensuring all events are recorded.

Skills

Training design experience

Data integration and analytics

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Overview

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company specializing in purpose-built solutions for government and industry. We deliver mission-critical solutions in systems engineering, simulation and training, and program management as well as in cyber, infrastructure, and operational domains. Through embedded teams, advisory services, and integrated project delivery, we apply deep expertise and innovative thinking to strengthen Canada’s national security.

For nearly 60 years, we’ve recruited veterans and citizens whose leadership, technical expertise, and operational experience align with the work we do for clients such as the Department of National Defence, Public Safety Canada, and other federal agencies. Guided by a social mandate, we create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and citizens who share a passion for the safety and security of Canadians. We bring together people who share a passion for purpose, growth, and contributing to Canada’s safety and security. We prioritize your success by fostering internal growth in a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace. Our employees have access to a wide variety of developmental opportunities, including the chance to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Job Description

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The Senior Training Designer/Developer will configure Horizon Total Learning Architecture (TLA) components, establish data interoperability so learner activities in Moodle and simulators produce unified learner records, implement a learning analytics framework, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders.

You will also configure content delivery components and create new, or integrate existing, training content into the Synthetic Training Hub and Horizon content delivery systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Configure the major TLA components in the Horizon environment, Learning Management System, Learning Object Repository, Learning Record Stores, Sailor Learning Platform, Synthetic Training Hub, and Competency and Skills Management System digital threads and prepare them to interoperate within the integrated architecture.
• Establish learning resources, course structure and load content.
• Verify user roles and enrollment process.
• Configure and Initialize LRS for xAPI data.
• Work with the team to define or import xAPI Profiles that standardize the verbs, activities, and data formats for statements coming from Moodle and the Synthetic Training Hub.
• Connect Synthetic Training Hub to LRS and confirm simulation records verify learning event results.
• Support the development of LRS dashboards to view incoming data for ongoing validation.

• Establish and prove data flow and interoperability. Integrate the components so they exchange data smoothly. Validate that learner activity data flows from source systems to the records store, and that all systems share a common data understanding.
• Implement xAPI data pipeline: Ensure all learning events generate xAPI statements and arrive in the LRS.
• Verify data semantics including verbs, activity types, competencies, taxonomies and identifiers.

• Validate end to end TLA data flow. Perform test scenarios to establish TLA data flows are working through the Total Learning Architecture.
• Data consistency checks to ensure xAPI statements appear and reference the same learner.
• Simulate a high volume of learner data generation to monitor LRS integrations.
• Confirm that sensitive data is handled correctly in the fowls.
• Document data flows to capture TLA maturity development of Horizon.

• Configure and implement Learning Analytics and reporting. Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to define the metrics to track.
• Set up data integration for analytic reporting by enabling LRS built in reporting and PowerBI reports.
• Support the build of interactive training performance dashboards for Learner, Instructor/Training Manager, and Command.

• Plan and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate the solution. Develop a UAT plan focusing on User Centered Design principles. Coordinate and create UAT test scripts. Prepare the test environment. Support and observe testing. Capture feedback and identify issues through a UAT feedback log. Validate and report on UAT.

• Provide SME support to Horizon project team.
• Determine and report on the level of effort and any material costs for development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Secret level clearance with PSPC for this DND contract.
• Must be able to demonstrate each of the 3 experiences. These are position and contract requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree from a Canadian University in the field of education, adult learning, distance learning or e-learning, or 3 years of experience in support of training design/development.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in an applicable field of course design.
• Must have experience designing and developing training for the military.

Additional Information

• The work is performed on-site in Ottawa.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.