Training Development Specialist

Raytheon; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Raytheon Canada seeks multiple Training Development Specialists to plan, design, create, edit and review courseware for defence simulations. You will deliver clear, engaging materials while maintaining quality and meeting milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s or diploma in a related field with 3+ years in courseware development, strong English writing, and experience with XML authoring. Travel within Canada and hybrid onsite days are expected.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Learn complex training and simulation concepts to create content aligned with ILS guidelines
• Plan, design and create new courses in manuals, eLearning, video and distance formats
• Manage course updates as projects with deadlines and milestones
• Act as SME for products to support the team
• Conduct QA reviews of peer courseware for accuracy and clarity
• Deliver training to internal teams and customers; train the trainer sessions
• Communicate project status and priorities to management
• Support training department with additional tasks
• Track documentation status to align with timelines
• Participate in continuous improvement and related documentation duties

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

Content development

Project management

SME coordination

Education

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

Tools

XML

XML Schemas

Authoring tools

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.

The successful candidate 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.

This position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.

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 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, RTX 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.

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. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

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