Instructional System Designer

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support the Canadian Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. The successful candidate will work within a team of training professionals responsible for the design and development of interactive eLearning solutions for Defense and Security clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Apply the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) methodology throughout the training development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and analyze data, conduct cognitive task analyses, and define and categorize competencies.
• Lead and coordinate the training development activities of CAE employees and subcontractors.
• Assign work, organize priorities, and monitor team progress against project milestones.
• Track project schedules and support adherence to delivery timelines.
• Escalate schedule, scope, or resource issues as appropriate.
• Provide project metrics, progress updates, and status reports to project leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and management.
• Review training materials and courseware to ensure compliance with established development standards.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to support quality and consistency.
• Develop, maintain, and manage instructional design, writing, and media standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support training development objectives.
• Participate in training analysis and instructional design activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or a related field with relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design, computer-based training development, or a related learning development discipline.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to develop training solutions.
• Experience managing project deliverables, schedules, and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain:
  • Enhanced Reliability Clearance (EHC)
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • ITAR compliance
  • Controlled Goods Program (CGP) authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate certificate or degree in Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or a related discipline.
• Bilingualism (English and French).
• Experience leading or coordinating the work of a small team.
• Knowledge of competency-based training frameworks.
• Experience conducting cognitive task analyses.
• Experience supporting Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training programs.
• Experience working within defense, aerospace, or complex corporate environments.
• Business acumen and project coordination experience.

Benefits

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

• Flexible Group Benefits
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Supportive team and collaborative corporate culture