Training Solutions Specialist

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, Ontario, (CAN), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a Training Specialist to coordinate, conduct and contribute to the analysis, development and delivery of the Arctic & Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship (AJISS) training solutions developed for the two classes of ships and the coordination, management, and maintenance of the overall AJISS training program. As a Training Specialist, you will initially be primarily involved in defining and coordinating training associated with change management associated with the roll-out of an Integrated Data Environment and Continual Process Improvements. This role will also be 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 AJISS Enterprise (Thales employees, Ship staff, and other DND organizations).

• Coordinate or provide Training Material Amendment services including:
  • develop Training Materiel Amendment Proposal Plans;
  • conduct or oversee Training Needs Analysis (TNA);
  • 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;
  • maintain and develop new courseware in accordance with DND approved standards and specifications;
  • maintain and ensure configuration management of all the AOPS and JSS courseware;
  • support the design, development and acquisition of new training materials, courseware and virtual trainers; and
  • oversee translation of all AOPS and JSS courseware and reference materials in both Official Languages.

• Coordinate or Provide Training Management services including:
  • develop, coordinate approval and track the annual AJISS Training Plan;
  • identify and contribute to the staffing requirements to support AJISS Training activities;
  • contribute to the procurement of training activities by preparing Statements of Work to acquire training services; and
  • perform the role of Technical Authority in the delivery of contracted training services.

• Coordinate or Provide Training Delivery services including:
  • Develop and maintain schedule of training activities and OPIs;
  • Coordinate training delivery requirements with AJISS enterprise including DND agencies;
  • provision of training venue;
  • provision of training delivery materials;
  • facilitation of courses and training device usage
  • record keeping associated with training courses;
  • conduct of courses; and
  • assessment of students; and course administration.

• Coordinate and Provide Training Materiel Support services including:
  • Conduct trials of AOPS and JSS lesson guidance and instructional materials;
  • Conduct evaluations or validations of AOPS and JSS courseware;
  • Maintain all training documentation and courseware utilizing the Defence Learning Network (DLN);
  • Administer or provide administration services related to DLN;
  • Provide services related to development or conduct of evaluation of training methods;
  • Exercise continuous improvement of all AOPS and JSS courseware or virtual trainers; and
  • Acquire learning aids from supporting Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

• Post -secondary education in Educational or Professional Development or an equivalent field.
• Five years of demonstrated experience in the development, management and/or delivery of training programs.
• Proven experience in the Canadian Forces Training Environment.
• Familiarity of the Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES).

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Smart Working - Hybrid position - a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or on-board ships alongside in harbour). Currently up to 2 days working from home is permitted with supervisor approval.
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel maybe required in support of the ships

What We offer

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.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. 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.