Senior Instructional System Designer - Naval Operations

About the role

Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced Naval Combat Operations Instructional System Designer (ISD) to join our Technical Training team. The ISD is an operational role responsible for analysis, design and development of training products and services across Domestic programs. The ISD will support evaluation and validation activities as well as iterative and follow-on reporting, progress status tracking, stakeholder engagement and planning for next actions. The ISD will report to the Training Technical Operations Associate Manager and will execute individual technical work across multiple programs. The ISD will work alongside key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the delivered training solutions meets the high standards and specific needs of our Domestic customers. The ideal candidate will be proactive, energetic, creative and flexible in meeting our Customers' needs.
The successful candidate will be a Naval Combat Operations Subject Matter Expert working within the training team environment and will contribute to LM Canada training projects by being responsible for:

• Identifying and contributing to the Master Training Plan and training material as it directly relates to a variety of navies' standards including the Qualification Standard and Plan and related policy documentation
• Authoring Master Lesson Plans and conducting related activities including media analysis and production of student handouts, instructor guides, quizzes, tests, assignments and other presentation materials based predominately on a knowledge of the Combat Management System (CMS) and its subsystems
• Establishing a detailed understanding with regards to Combat Operator training, courses and standards
• Conducting training delivery as a Combat Operations instructor or eLearning facilitator, including lectures, presentations, demonstrations, practical hands-on leadership, assignments, tests, quizzes, marking and associated administration
• Supporting Computer-Based Training activities through data collection, storyboarding/scripting, reviews, workshops and other related activities pertaining to Naval Combat Operations
• Supporting the courseware review cycle by adapting and evolving training materials and documentation based on customer review activities and through regular liaison with technical and development staff
• Remaining flexible in working hours but with an understanding that instructors must be fully prepared to commence instruction by 0800 daily during instructional periods.

What you bring to the role

• Recent experience or a demonstrated capacity to develop training material and instruct in a classroom environment
• Background in Naval Combat Operations
• Detailed knowledge of Lockheed Martin's CMS 330
• A solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office product suite including MS Project
• Training and experience with training needs analysis, course scheduling, training materials authoring and training conduct is a must
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education with a minimum of six years of professional experience or 4 years professional experience with a related Master's degree.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience with eLearning software (Storyline, dominKnow) and Learning Management Systems an asset
• Experience with Military trainers and synthetic training solutions considered an asset
• It is considered an asset to have Department of National Defence (DND) experience as a shipboard operator and experience as an instructor at Canadian Forces Fleet School coupled with an understanding of the DND training system (Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES)) and standards organizations (Training Quality Control and Assurance).
• Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to embrace change
• Team leadership experience
• Bilingualism

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada's trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.