Instructional System Designer-EN
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design, computer-based training development, or a related learning development discipline.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Description
CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support the Canadian Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. The successful candidate will work within a team of training professionals responsible for the design and development of interactive eLearning solutions for Defense and Security clients.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Apply the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) methodology throughout the training development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and analyze data, conduct cognitive task analyses, and define and categorize competencies.
- Lead and coordinate the training development activities of CAE employees and subcontractors.
- Assign work, organize priorities, and monitor team progress against project milestones.
- Track project schedules and support adherence to delivery timelines.
- Escalate schedule, scope, or resource issues as appropriate.
- Provide project metrics, progress updates, and status reports to project leadership.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and management.
- Review training materials and courseware to ensure compliance with established development standards.
- Provide constructive feedback to team members to support quality and consistency.
- Develop, maintain, and manage instructional design, writing, and media standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support training development objectives.
- Participate in training analysis and instructional design activities as required.
- Undergraduate degree in Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or a related field with relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design, computer-based training development, or a related learning development discipline.
- Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to develop training solutions.
- Experience managing project deliverables, schedules, and priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain:
- Enhanced Reliability Clearance (EHC)
- Secret Security Clearance
- ITAR compliance
- Controlled Goods Program (CGP) authorization
- Post-graduate certificate or degree in Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or a related discipline.
- Bilingualism (English and French).
- Experience leading or coordinating the work of a small team.
- Knowledge of competency-based training frameworks.
- Experience conducting cognitive task analyses.
- Experience supporting Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training programs.
- Experience working within defense, aerospace, or complex corporate environments.
- Business acumen and project coordination experience.
We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:
- Flexible Group Benefits
- Pension plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Supportive team and collaborative corporate culture
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type
Regular
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
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Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate instructional design and training development for the Canadian Future Fighter Lead-In Training program, applying ADDIE and collaborating with subject matter experts to create interactive e-learning solutions. Manage team assignments, schedules, milestones, reporting, and quality reviews while maintaining instructional design, writing, and media standards.
Requirements
Requires an undergraduate degree in education, adult education, instructional design, or a related field, plus at least five years of relevant instructional design or learning development experience. Candidates need experience working with subject matter experts and managing deliverables, schedules, and priorities, along with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; security and controlled-goods eligibility is also required.
Skills
- Instructional Design
- ADDIE Methodology
- Training Development
- E-Learning Development
- Cognitive Task Analysis
- Competency-Based Training
- Project Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Writing
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
Benefits
- Flexible Group Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health And Wellness Programs
- Supportive Team And Collaborative Corporate Culture
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Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Government & Public Sector
- Engineering
Keywords
- Instructional Systems Design
- ADDIE
- E-Learning
- Computer-Based Training
- Training Development
- Subject Matter Experts
- Cognitive Task Analysis
- Competency-Based Training
- Training Analysis
- Instructional Design Standards
- Technical Writing
- Media Standards
- Project Coordination
- Project Metrics
- Schedule Management
- Quality Assurance
- Defense And Security
- Future Fighter Lead-In Training
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Aerospace
- Enhanced Reliability Clearance
- Secret Security Clearance
- ITAR
- Controlled Goods Program