Courseware Developer

The Courseware Developer develops and assembles learning assets based on approved storyboards, blueprints, and training designs. The role works closely with Instructional Designers (ISDs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to create accurate, consistent, and engaging courseware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assemble training assets based on approved storyboards, blueprints, and training designs.
• Design and produce learning assets, including Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, training manuals, instructional videos, interactive training tools, eLearning modules, and supporting training materials.
• Develop content using Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, and eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise.
• Integrate and publish learning assets within approved content authoring, delivery, and content management systems.
• Apply technical content provided by ISDs and SMEs accurately and consistently.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in source materials and escalate them for clarification when required.
• Ensure visual, instructional, and technical consistency across developed assets in accordance with established templates and standards.
• Perform quality assurance checks throughout development to verify content accuracy, completeness, and adherence to defined standards.
• Conduct functional testing of courseware within authoring tools and delivery platforms, including navigation, media playback, and assessments.
• Collaborate with ISDs, SMEs, instructors, team members, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve development issues.
• Participate in iterative review cycles and incorporate feedback accurately.
• Support updates, revisions, and ongoing sustainment of existing courseware.
• Follow established development workflows, version control practices, and documentation standards.
• Provide feedback to support improvements to templates, development practices, and asset reuse.
• Manage multiple development tasks concurrently while maintaining quality, consistency, and follow-through.
• Use AI-enabled tools, including generative AI, automation, and analytical assistants, as appropriate to support productivity, quality, and consistency while applying sound judgment and human oversight.
• Travel to client sites approximately 10%, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to develop work from defined requirements while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Ability to identify content gaps, inconsistencies, and ambiguities and seek clarification when required.
• Ability to perform quality assurance and functional testing of courseware and learning assets.
• Ability to follow established development workflows, version control practices, templates, and documentation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple development tasks concurrently with strong organization and follow-through.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally with Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, instructors, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to continuously learn, adapt, and improve development tools, techniques, and ways of working.
• Comfort working with AI-enabled tools, including generative AI, automation, and analytical assistants, while applying appropriate judgment and human oversight.
• Ability to travel to client sites approximately 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Education. Other fields of study will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in courseware development, instructional design, or related work.
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
• Experience using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise.
• Working knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Experience developing training materials in aviation or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience working with ISDs, SMEs, and instructors within a structured development workflow.
• Experience using or experimenting with AI-enabled tools, such as generative AI, automation, or content analysis, to support courseware development, quality improvement, or workflow efficiency.
• Previous exposure to learning management systems (LMS) or learning content management systems.
• Aviation experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

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