Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career - you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.
We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.
What is the Opportunity?
Working with the DNNP Training Team, the Lead, Technical Training is accountable for the day-to-day success of assigned technical training on the project, including the development, coordination, implementation support, and continuous improvement of the training.
This role provides technical and instructional leadership for the DNNP Technical Training program while ensuring the training is aligned with project requirements, stakeholder expectations, and field execution needs. The Lead, Technical Training works with the Learning Experience Designer to ensure the application of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) and ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) to translate scope requirements, lessons learned, and stakeholder inputs into structured and effective training that support workforce readiness.
The Lead, Technical Training provides observation and coaching, and technical guidance to support consistent, high-quality execution across Technical Training.
What You'll Do Here:
- Partner with the training analyst and learning experience designer across all bundle training scopes, including training needs assessment, analysis, design, development, implementation support, and evaluation activities.
- Partner with Construction, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders to identify scope requirements, risks, gaps, and assess learning needs for technical role-based tasks, special processes, and gaps identified through the corrective action program.
- Lead the development, review, and refinement of training materials and program content.
- Ensure training materials are technically accurate, instructionally sound, and aligned with field execution requirements.
- Through integration with bundle teams and key stakeholders, establish milestones, priorities, and readiness requirements for all bundle training scopes and report progress regularly.
- Maintain and monitor schedules and resource plans for all bundle training scopes, including labour, materials, mock-ups, and facilities, ensuring alignment with project cost controls, schedule milestones, and workforce readiness requirements.
- Support training logistics including coordination of labour, materials, mock-ups, and equipment.
- Support alignment of training plans with budget constraints and resource availability.
- Ensure training records, curricula, and outputs are maintained within Aecon University (AU) and support audit readiness.
- Support cross-functional collaboration and meeting attendance with Construction, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor training implementation and field alignment, ensuring issues and gaps are identified and addressed.
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned (OPEX), evaluation results, and stakeholder feedback, and incorporate findings into the training program.
- Develop practical solutions to training challenges using technical knowledge, collaboration, and sound judgement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide observation, coaching, mentorship, and support to project management team members throughout their learning and development.
- Provide classroom management oversight for SME deliveries and when facilitating content.
What You Bring to the Team:
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, a technical diploma, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- Experience in construction or coordination environments is considered an asset.
- Significant experience in the nuclear industry is considered an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of construction industry practices, including safety, quality, work planning, and project controls.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Experience with Canva is considered an asset.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of SAT and ADDIE is considered an asset.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Fiscal responsibility as required by the project.
Extent of Public Contact
- Customers, suppliers, and alliance partners.
- Project managers and project personnel.
- Trades personnel and union business agents.
Physical Demands
- Various work locations in both the field and the office.
- Travel as necessary.
Other Qualifications
- Due to the nature of work conducted, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
- Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process, as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information.
The expected pay range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000 per year.
Reason for Vacancy: New
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.
