Job Description

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.  

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun!

We are seeking a motivated Learning & Development Specialist who is eager to create impactful training experiences. In this role you will deliver and continuously improve learning programs that build workforce capability and support business priorities. This role partners closely with HR, internal communications, and business leaders to translate strategy into practical, high-impact learning experiences that drive adoption, performance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy & Program Development

• Design, develop, and facilitate training programs and capability-building initiatives for internal teams, including new hires to leadership.

• Create and update structured learning solutions such as learning journeys, guides, playbooks, toolkits, and enablement materials to support both learners and people leaders.

• Conduct training needs analyses and align learning solutions to organizational priorities and strategic objectives.

Program Launch, Adoption & Communications

• Lead learning program launches, including learning campaigns, reinforcement strategies, and manager-facing enablement content to drive adoption and sustained behavior change.

• Contribute to learning and HR communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with company messaging

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze learning metrics such as participation, completion, and engagement indicators to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.

• Plan and conduct program evaluations, synthesize insights from multiple data sources, and recommend enhancements to maximize impact and value.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, communications, and business stakeholders on change initiatives, providing learning enablement and support materials as needed.

• Ensure all activities achieve client satisfaction, operational readiness, and overall business impact.

• Research leading practices and emerging trends in learning, leadership development, and organizational development, and identify tools or external partners to support solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in organizing, developing, and leading training events and talent development.

• Experience designing and delivering blended learning solutions, including facilitated sessions, digital learning, and on-the-job enablement.

• Strong ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent communicator with a natural ability to connect with people at all levels within the organization.

• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply a structured and logical approach to complex issues. Systematically gathers information, evaluates alternatives, and develops effective solutions

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple learning initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.  

• Analytical mindset with experience using learning data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. 

• This position requires the ability to obtain DOD secret security clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com 

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.