Nuclear Instructional Designer at Aecon in Clarington, Ontario, CA

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Training Manager, the Nuclear Instructional Designer designs, develops, and maintains performance-based learning solutions using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). The role partners with project training operations leaders and subject matter experts to analyze job and task requirements, develop measurable learning objectives and assessment strategies, select effective delivery methods, and produce controlled training products that prepare personnel to perform work safely, reliably, and in accordance with approved standards.

What You'll Do Here:

• Apply SAT/ADDIE methods to analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain nuclear training and qualification programs.
• Conduct or support needs, job, task, learner, and context analyses with line leaders and subject matter experts; document the basis for training scope and delivery decisions.
• Develop terminal and enabling learning objectives that define expected performance, conditions, and standards and maintain traceability to job and task requirements.
• Create course designs, learning plans, instructor guides, participant materials, e-learning, scenarios, case studies, job-performance measures, on-the-job training materials, and qualification documents.
• Design valid written examinations, practical demonstrations, performance evaluations, and remediation activities aligned with approved objectives.
• Select delivery methods appropriate to task risk, complexity, frequency, learner characteristics, facility constraints, and available technology.
• Facilitate design reviews, pilot sessions, validation activities, and technical accuracy checks; incorporate feedback before release.
• Maintain training products under document and configuration control and revise content in response to procedure changes, operating experience, corrective actions, learner performance, and program evaluations.
• Support instructors with delivery strategies, facilitation tools, and train-the-trainer activities.
• Analyze training effectiveness data and recommend changes to content, sequencing, assessments, delivery methods, or qualification pathways.
• Ensure training products meet accessibility, usability, quality, records, copyright, security, and organizational standards.
• Provide guidance to Course Author and coordinate assigned development work to ensure quality and schedule commitments are met.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, training and development, engineering, science, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Typically 4–7 years of instructional design or technical training experience, preferably in nuclear construction, energy, construction, utilities, defence, aviation, or another regulated or safety-critical environment.
• Practical experience applying SAT/ADDIE or a comparable instructional systems development model.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical content into measurable objectives, structured learning activities, and defensible assessments.
• Knowledge of adult learning, performance-based training, assessment principles, facilitation methods, and training evaluation.
• Proficiency with common authoring, learning management, document-control, and collaboration tools.
• Experience working with technical subject matter experts and managing multiple controlled development assignments is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Instructional design; SAT application; technical writing; analytical thinking; assessment design; collaboration; project coordination; attention to detail; learner focus; continuous improvement.

The expected pay range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Reason: New

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.