Instructional Designer, Technology

The Instructional Designer creates innovative learning experiences for civil aviation training programs. This role turns operational, regulatory, and customer requirements into effective training strategies, course designs, and learning content. By leveraging modern instructional design methods, technology, and AI-enabled tools, the role helps deliver engaging, high-quality training that supports safe aviation operations.

Analyze aircraft systems, operational procedures, regulatory frameworks, training requirements, and customer needs to define learning objectives and performance outcomes.

Develop learning architectures and training strategies for initial, recurrent, and differences training programs.

Design course structures, instructional strategies, storyboards, assessments, and design blueprints that guide courseware development.

Apply adult learning principles and operational performance requirements when designing learning experiences.

Apply scenario-based learning, blended delivery models, and digital learning approaches where appropriate.

Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructors, Courseware Developers, and program stakeholders throughout the design and development process.

Facilitate structured working sessions to gather technical knowledge, validate instructional approaches, and ensure designs are technically accurate, operationally relevant, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Use AI-enabled tools and automation to support analysis, content organization, design iteration, and quality control while maintaining appropriate human oversight and instructional judgment.

Participate in design reviews and courseware validation and incorporate learner, instructor, and stakeholder feedback.

Support continuous improvement of instructional standards, templates, workflows, and reusable design patterns.

Manage multiple training programs and priorities concurrently.

Bachelor’s degree.

Formal training or demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies.

Ability to design end-to-end learning experiences using adult learning principles and operational performance outcomes.

Ability to define learning objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies aligned with civil aviation training requirements.

Ability to develop storyboards, design documents, and instructional blueprints.

Ability to travel occasionally to training centres or customer locations, approximately 10%.

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Factors, an aviation-related field, or a related discipline.

Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Experience applying scenario-based learning, blended delivery models, and digital learning approaches.

Experience using AI-enabled tools or automation to support instructional design, content organization, design efficiency, or quality control.

Systems-level thinking across training requirements, learning environments, audiences, and technologies.

BenefitsWe’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role‑specific eligibility and requirements:

Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program

CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

Enhanced Parental Leave

About CAEAt 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. Equal Opportunity & AccommodationsCAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. Data PrivacyPrivacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step.