About This Role
Role & Responsibilities:
The chosen candidate will be responsible for providing military naval operational and training experience to the Training Systems Integration (TSI) naval team as a leader in naval training systems, providing specialized advice during the development of naval training solutions based on extensive naval operations experience.
To meet all the TSI needs of naval training programs, the candidate requires considerable experience in the naval environment, with a clear indication of expertise in various naval areas, maritime systems, and/or naval instructor assignments.
The role we are offering you:
Primarily assigned to the River-class Destroyer Cross-Product Team responsible for the Instructional System Design for training solutions for the first ships crews and shore support staffs, the candidate will:
Prepare, plan, and execute naval training system solutions
Research developments in the maritime industry to remain aware of innovative technologies that could be applied to maintenance training solutions.
Apply knowledge of the RCN to support the Integrated Training Solution Lead in formulating complex surface warship training solutions
Apply knowledge of the RCN to ensure alignment of training solutions with the Future Naval Training Strategy (FNTS) and CONOPS
Perform trade studies to select appropriate training solutions from CAE and supplier offerings
Identify and analyze risks and opportunities, and propose appropriate treatments
Articulate solution features and benefits into compelling proposals in cooperation with proposal development team
Create and maintain Training & Test Procedures and associated scenarios and lesson plans
Test training systems to ensure the design, training, and project requirements have been adequately met within budget and schedule constraints
Work with Naval Business Development Teams to provide input to potential customers (as required) and assist with estimates for Bids and Proposals
Identify and actively participate in the resolution of training system defects as early as possible during the project execution
Preference will be given to those with experience with:
Naval Warfare Officer with extensive warship bridge experience, Operations Room Officer (ORO)/Tactical Action Officer (TAO) qualification and one full tour as an ORO/TAO or equivalent (Fleet Navigating Officer (FNO) qualification with major warship operational service assignment is preferred)
Naval Instructor or Standards assignment within a Fleet School, Warfare Centre or Sea Training organization
Planning and executing naval training, operations, or maintenance
Strong technical background, prior exposure to naval simulation, experience with training needs analysis, individual operator/maintainer training experience, knowledge of naval systems, and associated naval training/testing/student evaluation are desirable and will be used to assess the most suitable candidate.
Our ideal candidate has:
Extensive experience withing the Royal Canada Navy (RCN) or similar national naval service.
Knowledge of the Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES) or similar System Approach to Training (SAT)
Knowledge of the CAF Military Employment Structure and Framework in its application to Training Development and Execution strategies
Knowledge of modern training techniques and technologies (e-learning, simulation, VR/AR, synthetic environments, etc.)
Presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, in both verbal and written format
Ability to use Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)
Ability to work effectively within a team collaborative environment on-site and remotely
Meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), a Level II (NATO SECRET) Security Clearance and ITAR requirements
Work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage own tasks independently.
Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity EmployerCAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hrcae.com.
