The On-Site Training Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all onsite activities necessary to deliver operating and maintenance training for a light rail transit (LRT) design-build project. Duties include managing subcontractors and internal staff and their training related deliverables for various subsystems and components of the LRT project in accordance with the training plan. The On-Site Training Manager is required to ensure delivery of training and materials to the customer/light rail staff, in train-the-trainer format, that meets all applicable requirements and best practices.
Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule training sessions among all stakeholders including customers, subcontractors and in-house staff to support overall project schedule.
• Ensure the availability of resources for all onsite training sessions, including trainers (subcontractors and inhouse), subject matter experts, training sites and venues, student materials and required equipment and/or tools.
• Coordinate videographer services for all required training sessions.
• Attend and facilitate all training sessions to ensure engagement and effective learning.
• Maintain detailed training records, certifications, and reports for audit and compliance purposes.
• Develop high quality, effective technical training modules for LRT systems, vehicle operation, signaling, safety protocols, control systems, maintenance procedures, and emergency response, including planning, delivery, evaluation and tracking.
• Work closely with all departments, including, Systems, Rail, Safety, and Quality, to align training programs with business objectives.
• Liaise with the client and third-party providers for specialized training and technical updates.
• Provide innovative learning solutions and apply industry best practices to address unique training challenges.

Requirements:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent education and experience, with a minimum of 10 years of experience with instructional design and adult learning methodologies in a large highly technical organization.
• Knowledge of LRT construction and operations, trackwork, signaling, SCADA, communications, traction power, rail vehicle and shop equipment, operational and workplace safety and health, and applicable Transportation Industry Standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF and Outlook).
• Experience with web-based collaboration technologies for project information and process management software (e.g. Aconex, Bluebeam)
• Ability to work with authors and technical editors, to direct them effectively to achieve deliverables in high quality and timely fashion.

Skills, Competencies, Attributes

• Build strong relationships while demonstrating leadership and communication skills, working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a large, fast-moving project environment that is in the process of transforming from primarily civil construction to systems installation and commissioning.
• Ability to commit to being in the Edmonton area for the project until completion.