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Training Courseware Developer

Reference #35427

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The training courseware developer creates, maintains and delivers technical training courseware and related materials used to deliver customer and service center training. Works with customer and internal functional organizations to establish course content and objectives, prepares instructor and student presentations, workbooks, lesson plans and e Learning from engineering documentation, operating and repair manuals and ensures course material reflects product design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical development and custodianship of Wescam Training courseware.
• Development of training course material in conjunction with input from instructors, product supportability analysts and Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Develop and maintain e Learning content to support new product updates, graphical interfaces, revised quiz and certification support and other features.
• Deploy and maintain security software protection for the e Learning products while meeting the L3Harris corporate IT security policies.
• Create and maintain training material templates to aid in rapid creation of training materials and workbooks.
• Create and maintain animation and image libraries for training courseware.
• Ensure all training material is consistent with the product design
• Edit and format videos in multiple formats to be used in training courseware.
• Regularly interface internally with instructional staff, Logistics Engineering, Technical Publications, IT, Engineering and Operations and occasionally with Vendors and Customers as required
• Recommend new technological solutions for delivering training materials.

Required Capabilities

• Knowledge of the operation and/or maintenance of Electro-Optical/Infra Red imaging systems technology and equipment is preferred, however role specific training can be provided for the right candidate.
• Proficient in the use of graphic design systems such as Articulate 360, In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop and the methods for publishing content.
• Knowledge and application of AI technologies as applicable to generation of training and learning material.
• Knowledge of e Learning development systems such as the Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following web development systems: HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, XML is an asset.
• Knowledge of the deployment and use of Learning Management Systems is an asset.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software is desirable
• Expertise in the use of video and audio editing software.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good communication and people skills
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance

Education and Experiences Requirements

• Degree in a related program of study and minimum 2 years’ relevant technical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years in a similar courseware design role.
• Knowledge of adult training principles, concepts and instructional methods.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred
• A technical background (electro-optical/infrared ideally, mechanical, electronics).

This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $54,000-$104,000

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.