Naval Operations & Engineering Training SME – Training Integration

Role Overview

• Providing authoritative input on naval operations, equipment functionality, engineering processes, and maintenance procedures across relevant ship classes and systems
• Advising the TSI team during requirements definition, training design, system integration, and validation activities
• Ensuring training products align with naval doctrine, technical data, engineering specifications, and shipboard operational realities
• Reviewing and validating training scenarios, performance objectives, and technical accuracy within courseware and simulation models
• Liaising with naval stakeholders, fleet personnel, shipbuilders, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
• Supporting hazard analysis, task analysis, training needs assessments, and system-level technical evaluations
• Contributing to program documentation, technical reviews, and acceptance activities to meet program standards and customer requirements
• Analyzing Vendor Furnished Information to define job-based training package performance and enabling objectives
• Reviewing and updating Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Training Media Analysis (TMA)
• Supporting the development and delivery of project documentation, including: Training Technology Project Management Plan, Instructional Material Technical Review Plan, Instructional Material Verification Plan, Training Program Report, Instructional Material Development Plan, Training Program Schedule, Target Population Analysis Report
• Developing reusable scenario libraries and datasets
• Preparing, planning, and executing naval training system solutions
• Researching maritime industry developments applicable to training solutions
• Supporting the Integrated Training Solution Lead in formulating complex training solutions aligned with the RCN Future Naval Training Strategy (FNTS) and CONOPS
• Performing trade studies to select appropriate training solutions from CAE and OEM offerings
• Supporting Naval Business Development activities, including customer engagement and cost estimates for bids and proposals related to future RCN projects

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) or a comparable national naval service
• Demonstrated experience in naval operations, shipboard systems, engineering, maintenance, or naval training systems
• Knowledge of the Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES) or comparable System Approach to Training (SAT)
• Experience conducting training needs analysis for individual and collective operator and maintainer training
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio)
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, both on-site and remotely
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Eligibility to meet Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements, Level II (NATO SECRET) security clearance, and ITAR requirements
• Legal authorization to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit)

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
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs