Training Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear science is seeking a Training Specialist for their Chalk River location. The ideal candidate will develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and organizational performance, alongside a commitment to industry best practices and compliance. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to contribute to advancing nuclear energy solutions.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of directly relevant experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience in a technical role and ability to assume responsibilities.
• Eligibility for Reliability Status security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participating in training needs assessment and program evaluations.
• Planning, organizing, and designing training events.
• Researching best practices and facilitating training sessions.

Skills

Technical training program development

Project management

Effective communication

Change management

Organizational skills

Education

University degree or College diploma in Training and/or Education

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself participating in the planning, organizing, and designing of training events? Do you enjoy participating in the evaluation and identification of industry best practices and benchmarks? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Training Specialist. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Participating in the assessment of training needs using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT):
  • Assisting the Training Consultant in developing comprehensive training needs analyses to determine the requirements of a broad range of customers, providing flexible and creative solutions in both technical and non-technical training areas.
  • Collaborating with the Training Consultant to troubleshoot, identify, and recommend solutions for compliance and regulatory training programs by evaluating performance issues and applying SAT principles.
  • Assisting with Training Program Evaluations to support the continuous improvement of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)'s training programs.
• Participating in the planning, organizing, and designing of training events:
  • Assisting the Training Consultant in monitoring assigned training requirements and maintaining existing training documentation and materials.
  • Implementing potential improvements to training materials and processes to maintain industry standards and ensure training programs are comprehensive and auditable.
  • Responding to situations following established processes to mitigate potential issues.
• Participating in the evaluation and identification of industry best practices and benchmarks:
  • Planning, facilitating, and leading team and client meetings under the guidance of the Training Consultant, using various human performance techniques to resolve training-related issues affecting organizational effectiveness.
  • Performing research, including industry benchmarking, Operating Expenditure (OPEX), training standards, and best practices, to support the development of appropriate client training solutions.
  • Assisting in reviewing instructor performance and collaboratively recommending improvements to instructional methods and presentation techniques.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A university degree or College diploma in Training and/or Education with a minimum of two years of directly relevant experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience
  • In the absence of post-secondary education, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a technical role, working in an industrial environment, and demonstrating the ability to assume the responsibilities described.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Developing and implementing technical training programs, aligning learning objectives with performance outcomes.
  • Implementing the full Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) or equivalent processes, while demonstrating competence in providing innovative training solutions to a broad range of customers to solve business issues and enable performance.
  • Applying project management knowledge, skills, and experience by planning and implementing large-scale training projects.
  • Building and maintaining effective working relationships with team members, internal customers, and professional organizations.
  • Communicating effectively, both written and verbal, across all levels of the company hierarchy.
  • Promoting and demonstrating CNL’s safety culture and commitment to quality both internally and externally.
  • Facilitating training sessions, coaching individuals, and delivering engaging learning experiences.
  • Organizing and managing multiple tasks and deadlines through strong organizational skills.
  • Using computer software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc., to support training-related tasks.
  • Applying knowledge of change management processes to enable effective change within training program management.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our work-from-home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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