Technical Trainer

Technical Trainer

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems 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 are a part of, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Performance consulting:

- Determine when training will be an effective part of a solution to drive business results, and partner with stakeholders to support business solutions

Analysis:
Research:

- Research internal product & develop technical summaries (training aids / performance support)
- Research / benchmark best practices for instructional methodologies and evaluation methods

Design
- Design curricula to meet regulatory and organization requirements for targeted areas
- Design and develop instructional materials to support a variety of learning transfer modalities including but not limited to e-learning, micro-learning, instructor-led training

Facilitation:

- Support & execute training activities including Structured-on-the-Job (SOJT), Functional and Technical Skills development, and Compliance and Mandatory training requirements
- Responsible for delivering training material to targeted areas using blended learning solutions

Administration:

- Support organizational training administration thru scheduling, coordinating, record-keeping

Technical Support:

- Stay connected to factory team & maintain product knowledge / proficiency thru hands-on experience

Continuous Improvement:

- Participate in training function continuous improvement activities for the organization

Required Capabilities
- Strong communication skills with proven track record of distilling complex concepts into simple form
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence without authority and gain buy-in for new ideas and approaches
- Knowledge of compliance standards and practices in relation to manufacturing
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Outstanding organizational capabilities
- Independent and pro-active work habits
- Solid capability using Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Desired Education and Experiences
- College diploma / University degree in, technical, technology or engineering program (required)
- Experience in the adult learning profession
- Experience working in a technical capacity in a manufacturing environment is an asset
- Leadership and / or project management experience is an asset
- A professional trainer’s certificate (CTT+) is an asset
- Knowledge of adult training principles, concepts, instructional methods / techniques, is an asset
- Experience in an AS9100 or other regulatory environment is an asset

About L3Harris Technologies

In July 2019 - L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.

As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry-leading value.

Organized into four segments - Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems - L3Harris Technologies employs over 50,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $17 billion.

Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic - our physical environment is state of the art. Here’s what you can expect by joining L3Harris WESCAM:

- Brand new, custom-built 330,000 sq ft Engineering and Production facility atop the Waterdown escarpment in Hamilton
- Click HERE for directions to our new facility
- Close to hiking paths along the Bruce trail
- Every other Friday off (paid - with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
- 18000 sq ft subsidized Café including 12 mini
- Café areas throughout the complex
- Free 10,000 sq ft on-site gym
- Free wellness programs
- Free fruit, bagels and coffee
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