Training Coordinating Specialist

Thales; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense and security firm in Fredericton is seeking a Training Coordinating Specialist to manage training solutions for employees and the Canadian Forces. This role involves coordinating course planning, delivering training, and acting as a Product Owner for learning materials. Candidates should have a background in educational administration, experience in Agile project environments, and strong instructional design skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary between $80,000 - $115,000 CAD annually.

Benefits

Company paid health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and sick leave

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with training delivery, including both instructor-led and self-directed training.
• At least 2 years of experience in an Agile project management environment.
• Familiarity with Canadian Forces Training Establishments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance training and administration of courses.
• Act as a Product Owner for training material development.
• Develop training schedules and oversee needs analysis.

Skills

Instructional design methodologies

Training delivery

Agile project management

Communication (English)

Education

Post-secondary education in Educational or Business Administration

Job description

Location: Fredericton - Knowledge Park, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Training Coordinating Specialist

Fredericton, NB- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Must be a Canadian citizen, although dual-citizenship including Canada may be acceptable.

Position Summary

We currently have a vacancy for a Training Coordinating Specialist who will coordinate, conduct and contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the LC4ISR training solutions. Initially, the Training Coordinating Specialist will primarily be involved in coordinating training and administration of courses for both Thales employees and that of the Canadian Forces. The Training Coordinating Specialist is also responsible for collaborating in the development of the training associated with engineering changes and the coordination of Service Providers who provide Operator and Maintainer training to the LC4ISR Enterprise (Thales employees, DND organizations). They will also act as a Product Owner for the team that will build and distribute the learning material associated with LC4ISR, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Coordinate course planning services including:
  • Develop Training schedules;
  • Oversee Training Needs Analysis (TNA) data collection;
  • Amend Training Documentation and Training Courseware incorporating all changes required to the Qualifications, Standards and Plans (QSPs) which may include editorial corrections, updates of references, and/or changes resulting from Engineering Configuration Changes;
  • Schedule assessments of new courseware in accordance with DND approved standards and specifications;
  • Support the design, development and acquisition of new training materials, courseware; and
  • Oversee translation of all LC4ISR courseware and reference materials.
• Coordinate or Provide Training Delivery services including:
  • Develop and maintain schedule of training activities and OPIs;
  • Coordinate training delivery requirements with LC4ISR enterprise including DND agencies and the prime.
  • Provision of training delivery materials.
• Coordinate and Provide the delivery of Training Materiel Support services via subcontractor including:
  • Provide services related to development or conduct of evaluation of training methods;
  • Exercise continuous improvement of all LC4ISR courseware or virtual trainers;
  • Acquire learning aids from supporting Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Product Owner duties within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) context, including:
  • Defining and Prioritizing the Team Backlog;
  • Acting as a Customer Proxy;
  • Participating in Program Increment (PI) Planning;
  • Ensuring Quality and Acceptance for assigned work items;
  • Continuous Collaboration on Agile processes, ceremonies and events;
  • Facilitating Stakeholder Feedback;
  • Maintaining alignment with Program Level activities & priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Educational or Business Administration or an equivalent field
• Experience with instructional design methodologies, training delivery, including both instructor-led training and self-directed, Computer Based Training.
• At least 2 years of experience working in an Agile project management environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Canadian Forces Training Establishments, desired roles could include Training Manager, Course Training Officer (CTO), Curriculum Control Document Analyst (CCDA),
• Familiarity with the Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES).
• Certification as an Agile Product Owner.
• Language: English (Essential), French (Desirable)

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – which is a mix of working from home and onsite at customer (predominantly office work but may be required to visit customer sites to provide training)
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel maybe required in support of the ships

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $80,000 - $115,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.