Training Technology Specialist

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Training Coordinating Specialist
Regulatory Compliance
Requires direct or indirect access to hardware software technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware software technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Must be a Canadian citizen although dual-citizenship including Canada may be acceptable .

We currently have a vacancy for a Training Coordinating Specialist who will coordinate conduct and contribute to the planning development and delivery of the LC4ISR training solutions. Initially the Training Coordinating Specialist will primarily be involved in coordinating training and administration of courses for both Thales employees and that of the Canadian Forces. The Training Coordinating Specialist is also responsible for collaborating in the development of the training associated with engineering changes and the coordination of Service Providers who provide Operator and Maintainer training to the LC4ISR Enterprise (Thales employees DND organizations). They will also act as a Product Owner for the team that will build and distribute the learning material associated with LC4ISR coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Coordinate course planning services including:
develop Training schedules;
oversee Training Needs Analysis (TNA) data collection;
amend Training Documentation and Training Courseware incorporating all changes required to the Qualifications Standards and Plans (QSPs) which may include editorial corrections updates of references and/or changes resulting from Engineering Configuration Changes;
support the design development and acquisition of new training materials courseware; oversee translation of all LC4ISR courseware and reference materials.
Coordinate or Provide Training Delivery services including:
Develop and maintain schedule of training activities and OPIs;
Coordinate training delivery requirements with LC4ISR enterprise including DND agencies and the prime.
provision of training delivery materials.

Coordinate and Provide the delivery of Training Materiel Support services via subcontractor including:
Provide services related to development or conduct of evaluation of training methods;
Exercise continuous improvement of all LC4ISR courseware or virtual trainers; Product Owner duties within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) context including:
Acting as a Customer Proxy;
Participating in Program Increment (PI) Planning;
Ensuring Quality and Acceptance for assigned work items;
Continuous Collaboration on Agile processes ceremonies and events;
Post -secondary education in Educational or Business Administration or an equivalent field
Experience with instructional design methodologies training delivery including both instructor-led training and self-directed Computer Based Training.
At least 2 years of experience working in an Agile project management environment.

Experience in the Canadian Forces Training Establishments desired roles could include Training Manager Course Training Officer (CTO) Curriculum Control Document Analyst (CCDA)
Familiarity with the Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES).
Certification as an Agile Product Owner.
Language: English (Essential) French (Desirable)

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Hybrid position which is a mix of working from home and onsite at customer ( predominantly office work but may be required to visit customer sites to provide training)
Travel: Occasional domestic travel maybe required in support of the ships

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $80000 - $115000 CAD Annual.

This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

We use artificial intelligenceenabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery résumé matching and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the Canadian Controlled Goods Program the Canadian Industrial Security Program the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.