Technical Training Specialist

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Do you want to build the software that builds cities? EllisDon's construction technology team is made up of Full-Stack Developers, Data Analysts, UX Designers, Product Owners, IT Operations and we're growing fast! Our team also includes some of the best digital modelers and BIM specialists in the industry, experts who are working with the latest tech on projects in the billions of dollars.

We are a software development studio of 140+ people, backed by one of Canada's top construction firms, with over 70 years in the industry and completing over $5 billion of work each year. We build software that is solving real-world problems on some of Canada's largest construction projects.

Above all, we at EllisDon work hard to deliver great careers to one another. We choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as a Tech Training Specialist will:

• Participate in project intake and discovery processes when a software training component is identified to help determine priorities and support the change management a project will typically require.
• Assess employee needs and develop tech training related courses and/or programs.
• Create engaging learning content, activities, and compelling course curriculum through the application of adult instructional design principles.
• Deliver and facilitate tech training and education via live classroom, onsite training, video conference and one-on-one tech training for EllisDon employees.
• Design and develop creative, high-quality, interactive product learning content for remote and classroom training, including lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant materials, videos, practical exercises, engaging activities, training handouts and evaluations.
• Develop and utilize reports and analytics to measure effectiveness of tech training programs. (Intellum, Power BI)
• Coordinate, facilitate and oversee internal training sessions on tech solutions.
• Support communication of training initiatives throughout the organization.

Is this the right role for you?

• 2-6 years experience in the design and facilitation of on-boarding and cross-training programs.
  
• 2-6 years experience in the design, development, and delivery of e-learning solutions both through dedicated, asynchronous channels and through blended implementations.
• French proficiency is considered an asset.
• Experience in Construction is strongly preferred.
• Experience utilizing eLearning tools and concepts (Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Camtasia, etc) and Instructional System Design (ISD) methodologies and instructional best practices are an asset.
• Strong knowledge of M365 is required.
• Financial management knowledge is an asset.
• Tech savviness and a love for technology.
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to quality, detail and accuracy, combined with the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to embrace and champion change at short notice.
• Absolute Team player - High energy, enthusiasm & proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to train different audiences effectively.
• Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity, manage competing priorities and work effectively with high levels of autonomy and self-direction in a fast paced, collaborative, and dynamic team environment.
• Capacity to learn and retain knowledge about systems, processes, products, and services quickly and accurately.
• A desire to be curious, learn, grow and drive change.
• Experience working within a technical or engineering organization/knowledge of the high-technology industry is an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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