Technical Editor, Assistant Training Manager

Parsons; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Editor/Assistant Training Manager to support training and development for a light rail transit project. The role involves creating training materials, reviewing technical documents, and ensuring effective training delivery. Ideal candidates will have a degree in English and extensive experience in technical writing and instructional design. Join a team committed to enhancing community infrastructure and employee wellbeing with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Provincial Care Premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Gym Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in technical writing and editing.
• Knowledge of LRT construction and operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a large project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop training modules for LRT systems and safety protocols.
• Review and edit technical manuals for readability and comprehension.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and improve programs based on feedback.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Instructional Design

Adult Learning Methodologies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technical Reviewing

Education

Degree in English

Tools

Aconex

Bluebeam

Job description

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Job Description:

The Technical Editor/Assistant Training Manager is responsible for supporting On-Site Training Manager and other staff in managing the development of technical manuals and training materials for a light rail transit design-build project. Duties include reviewing and commenting on manuals and training materials provided by subcontractors and internal staff for various subsystems and components of the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. Technical Editor/Assistant Training Manager will also develop content and produce training deliverables not being done by others, based on input from engineers, design materials, off-the-shelf product data, and other technical sources. The tasks will include review of manuals, drawings, plans, method statements, risk assessments and specifications. The Technical Editor/Assistant Training Manager will support the delivery of training and materials to the customer/light rail operator staff, in train-the-trainer format, that meets all applicable requirements and best practices. This includes training course development relative to the specific to this light rail project, working with designers and other technical staff to develop content, organizing training course deliveries with subcontractor and in-house trainers, and arranging for video recordings of training sessions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop high quality, effective technical training modules for LRT systems, vehicle operation, signaling, safety protocols, control systems, maintenance procedures, and emergency response, including planning, delivery, evaluation and tracking.
• Review and edit contents of technical manuals and training materials, to ensure readability and comprehension of the target audiences, using industry best practices.
• Develop and author selected manual and training content based up inputs from others and existing non-training documentation.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve programs based on feedback, changes in requirements, and operational performance.
• Work closely with all departments, including, Systems, Rail, Safety, and Quality to align training programs with business objectives.
• Liaise with the client and third-party providers for specialized training and technical updates.
• Participate in comment resolution and other collaborative work activities with in-house and customer staff.
• Maintain records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.
• Update course documentation on a regular basis for timeliness and relevance.
• Provide innovative learning solutions and apply industry best practices to address unique training challenges.
• Prepare reports and participate in incident and accident investigations and follow-up together with the relevant departments.
• Direct document production staff to ensure high quality printed/written/audio-visual deliverables.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree in English, language arts or equivalent education and experience, with a minimum of five years of experience with technical writing, editing, instructional design, and adult learning methodologies in a large highly technical organization.
• Knowledge of LRT construction and operations, trackwork, signaling, SCADA, communications, traction power, rail vehicle and shop equipment, operational and workplace safety and health, and applicable Transportation Industry Standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF and Outlook).
• Experience with web-based collaboration technologies for project information and process management software (e.g. Aconex, Bluebeam)
• Good technical reviewing, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work with authors and other content providers, to direct them effectively to achieve deliverables in high quality and timely fashion.
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to operate effectively in a large, fast-moving project environment that is in process of transforming from primarily civil construction to systems installation and commissioning.
• Ability to commit to being in the Edmonton area for the project until completion.
  

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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