Training Development Specialist

Prattwhitney; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Canada in Ottawa is seeking multiple Training Development Specialists to plan, design, and review courseware for simulated training defence systems. You will create clear, engaging content and support a high-precision standard with the Engineering/ILS guidelines and strong customer-service focus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field, at least 3 years in courseware development, XML proficiency, and solid technical writing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 managing course creation and updates as structured projects with milestones.

Responsibilities

• Learn complex training and simulation concepts to generate content aligned with Engineering/ILS guidelines.
• Plan, design and create new courses in manuals, eLearning, video content, and distance learning.
• Manage course updates and new course development as projects with deadlines and milestones.
• Act as SME for specific products to support team members.
• Conduct QA testing of peer-developed content for accuracy and clarity.
• Deliver training to internal teams and customers, including train-the-trainer sessions.
• Provide regular project updates to management on schedules and priorities.
• Support the training department with additional tasks as required.
• Track and report status of project documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other technical documentation duties.

Skills

Courseware development

Instructional design

XML & Schemas

Technical writing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

French language (asset)

Programming (asset)

Project management

Train-the-trainer delivery

Education

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

Tools

XML Schemas

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-OTTAWA-030 ~ 30 Edgewater St ~ EDGEWATER 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 as asset.
• Proficient in working a 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.

Benefits

• RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.
• Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome 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 is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace - Pratt & Whitney - Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.