Technical Editor / Assistant Training Manager - LRT

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

Job summary

Colas, a leader in transportation infrastructure, is looking for a Technical Editor / Assistant Training Manager for the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. This role involves developing technical training materials, reviewing manuals, and ensuring effective training delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English or a related field and at least five years of experience in technical writing and instructional design, alongside proficiency in relevant software. Join Colas in making a significant impact on transportation in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with technical writing, editing, instructional design, and adult learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of LRT construction and operations.
• Good technical reviewing, writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality technical training modules for LRT systems and operational protocols.
• Review and edit technical manuals to ensure clarity and comprehension.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and improve programs based on feedback.

Skills

Technical Writing

Instructional Design

Editing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in English or Language Arts

Job description

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are seeking an experienced Technical Editor / Assistant Training Manager who will be 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. The 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. They 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.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep / slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US

At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.