Training Development Specialist

Prattwhitney; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Calgary, Alberta is seeking multiple motivated Training Development Specialists to support simulated training systems. This role involves planning, designing, and creating effective and engaging courseware content. Candidates must have strong customer service skills and a commitment to quality.

Successful applicants will manage their own course development projects, deliver training to internal teams, and undergo a criminal background check. Benefits include a hybrid work arrangement, medical coverage, and tuition assistance through the Employee Scholar Program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in courseware development, including instructional design and content creation.
• Experience in instructor-led training delivery is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Learn complex training and simulation concepts to generate clear content.
• Plan, design and create new courses in various formats.
• Manage course updates and new courses development as individual projects.

Skills

Courseware development

Instructional design

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Programming or related field

Tools

XML

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-04-13 | Country: Canada | Location: CA-AB-CALGARY-111 ~ 919 72nd Ave NE ~ 72ND AVE, Ste A | Position Role Type: Unspecified

We are presently seeking multiple motivated and detail‑oriented Training Development Specialists to support simulated training defence systems. In this role, you will plan, design, create, edit, and review courseware content in various formats, ensuring the delivery of clear, engaging, and effective training materials. This position demands a strong focus on customer service, innovative training methodologies, and a commitment to precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Learn complex training and simulation concepts to generate content that is clear, concise and aligned with the Engineering/Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) guidelines.
• Plan, design and create new courses in various learning content formats, including conventional manuals, eLearning modules, video‑based content, and distance learning.
• Manage course updates and new courses development as individual projects, ensuring deadlines, milestones and project objectives are met.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for specific products or solutions to support team members, while also leveraging their expertise.
• Conduct thorough reviews and quality assurance testing of peer‑developed courseware to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Deliver training to internal teams and customers, including conducting “train the trainer” sessions as required.
• Communicate regularly with management to provide updates on projects, schedules, priorities, and responsibilities.
• Support the training department with additional tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Track and report the status of project technical documentation to ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other technical documentation duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Programming or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in courseware development, including instructional design and content creation.
• Experience in instructor‑led training delivery is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Proficiency in XML Structured Data, the use of XML Schemas and experience using XML in an authoring environment.
• Exceptional technical writing skills, with a strong command of English grammar and the ability to create clear, precise and engaging content.
• Programming skills are an asset.
• Proficient in working as part of a collaborative team and capable of performing under strict deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage course creation and updates as structured projects with defined milestones and deliverables.
• Experience in developing and delivering training for defence or simulation systems is highly desirable.
• Travel to various training facilities as required (primarily within Canada).
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) is an asset.
• Will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement savings program.
• Tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.
• Possible annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

EEO and Disability Accommodations

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability‑related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.