CAE Inc

Training Solutions Execution Lead

CAE Inc$107K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in education-related field with professional experience
  • 10+ years of instructional design or related experience
  • Strong knowledge of training development methodologies, particularly ADDIE
  • Proven experience in executing training strategies and managing complex solutions
  • Leadership skills in team coordination and task management
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Eligibility for EHC/Secret Security Clearance, ITAR, and CG clearance

Responsibilities

  • Execute training strategies across the ADDIE lifecycle
  • Collaborate with SMEs for data analysis and cognitive task definitions
  • Lead training development teams, managing assignments and progress
  • Track and ensure adherence to delivery schedules
  • Identify and manage risks related to scope and schedule
  • Report project metrics and status to management
  • Serve as primary liaison between development teams and management
  • Develop standards for training design, writing, and media

Benefits

  • Comprehensive company benefits plan
  • Pension plan participation
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Global career development opportunities
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities
  • Hybrid work model (approx. 2 days onsite)
  • Flexible schedules and work-from-home options
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Description

CAE is seeking an experienced Training Solution Execution Lead (TSE) to support the Canadian Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. The TSE plays a central role in executing training strategies and leading the end-to-end development of learning solutions for Defense and Security clients.

In this role, you will oversee the execution of training analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including Senior Developers, Lead Instructional Designers, Device Owners, SMEs, GBTS teams, customers, and management—to ensure training solutions meet program requirements while balancing stakeholder needs.

The TSE is also responsible for managing solution risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment across groups to deliver effective and compliant training solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Execute the training strategy and task resources across the ADDIE lifecycle

  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to gather and analyze data, conduct cognitive task analysis, and define competencies

  • Provide leadership to training development teams, including task assignment, progress tracking, and workload coordination

  • Track delivery schedules and ensure adherence to project timelines

  • Identify, escalate, and manage scope and schedule risks

  • Report project metrics and status updates to Project and Training Managers

  • Act as the primary liaison between development teams and management

  • Develop and maintain design, writing, and media standards for training solutions

Minimum Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in an education-related field with relevant professional experience

  • 10+ years of instructional design experience or equivalent related experience

  • Strong understanding of training development methodologies, including ADDIE

  • Demonstrated experience executing training strategies and managing complex training solutions

  • Proven leadership and team coordination experience

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines

  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain, EHC/Secret Security Clearance, ITAR, and CG clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or postgraduate certification in Educational Technology, Adult Education, or Instructional Design

  • Senior Instructional Designer experience

  • Experience with Defense and Security (D&S) training environments

  • Knowledge of CFITES and competency-based training frameworks

  • Experience conducting cognitive task analysis

  • Project management experience, including forecasting and reporting

  • Business acumen and experience working in corporate environments

  • Experience with Royal Canadian Air Force training programs

  • Bilingualism (English/French)

Benefits

  • Company benefits plan

  • Pension plan

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Career development opportunities within a global organization

  • Domestic and international travel opportunities

  • Hybrid work model (approximately 2 days per week onsite)

  • Flexible work schedules and work-from-home options

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Base Pay Range

Our total rewards package includes base pay and benefits, with final compensation determined by experience, skill, location, and internal equity.

$107,500K - $157,500K

 

Position Type                      Regular

About CAE Inc

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
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Market Cap
$6 billion
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1947
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