Technical Writer/ Trainer

at  Thales

Toronto, ON, Canada -

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Immediate31 Jan, 2025Not Specified31 Oct, 20243 year(s) or aboveTechnical Training,Documentation,Technical Documentation,Teaching,Complex Systems,Presentation SkillsNoNo
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About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
To prepare Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for company products and prepare and present technical training courses.
To provide technical support to Customer Service when required. Also as a Project Lead, oversees multiple projects and the O&M training team cost and schedule, and daily interfaces to Project Manager/Engineering/Customer
Key Accountabilities:

Technical Writing and Training

  • Prepare Operation manuals, Maintenance manuals and User guides for company products by researching technical documents, interviewing of technical resources and compiling data into a clear, easy to follow Manual
  • Prepare various product training materials
  • Collate source information from design and development groups
  • Incorporate internal and customer comments
  • Circulate drafts for input and review
  • Detail changes using company quality procedures
  • Report Manual production through draft, review, approval and submittal cycle
  • Liaise with the safety group and RAMs to ensure that all warnings and cautions listed in the hazard log are documented in the relevant training materials and manuals, as required
  • Ensure that manuals describe safe practices for performing Preventive and Corrective maintenance procedures that may not necessarily be listed in the Hazard Log
  • Prepare presentation and delivers technical training courses to customers. This includes research, compilation of data into training guides, training aids, and relevant audio/visual course material
  • Provide general technical support to the Customer Service department and to customers when required
  • Document operating procedures, troubleshooting strategies, preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for distributed systems
  • Design, develop and deliver courses for classroom, instructor-led, virtual and e-learning formats
  • Respond to Project Lead requests as required
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

In addition to the above responsibilities, as a Project Lead responsible to:

  • Attend Risk Review Meetings, update Month End Schedules and participate in key Design Review meetings with the Customer
  • Support Bids and Proposals group inputs
  • Evaluate and report on project Estimates to Complete (ETC) to provide clarity on cost exposures and future labor needs
  • Perform Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Define the training Solution, based on TNA and Customer requirements. Gathers all necessary information, liaises with technical contributors as appropriate
  • Work collaboratively with other training contributors to ensure content completeness and consistency
  • Resolve issues and manage feedback loops with students and customers
  • Manage the pertinent work processes to ensure on-time delivery with rigorous emphasis placed on continuous-improvement in productivity, cost-effectiveness, quality and customer satisfaction
  • Provide support to assigned projects in all aspects of training and documentation. This includes defining resource requirements and outlining budgets as they relate to course and manual development
  • Track assigned projects and provide/update regular reports on project status to Training Manager and key stakeholders
  • Participate in project meetings, interfacing with Customer, Project Manager and planner/schedulers
  • For projects with outsourced deliverables: Be single point of contact with vendor staff, coach and direct vendor staff, review outputs and review progress reports/estimates

Key Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in preparing technical documentation and delivering technical training
  • Technical training experience with complex systems and solutions
  • Proven didactic skills, knowledge and teaching methods
  • Ability to explain and describe complex technical concepts to a varied audience
  • Ability to analyze and interpret hardware/software/system specifications and documentation
  • Flexibility to achieve training objectives in unexpected circumstances
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Superior Customer service and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and highly detailed oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Electronics/Technology or equivalent experience.
  • Certification in Adult Learning Principles and Project Management would be an asset.
  • Project management experience and/or delivery complex bids and proposals.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at
https://www.hitachirail.com/careers
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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Responsibilities:

  • Attend Risk Review Meetings, update Month End Schedules and participate in key Design Review meetings with the Customer
  • Support Bids and Proposals group inputs
  • Evaluate and report on project Estimates to Complete (ETC) to provide clarity on cost exposures and future labor needs
  • Perform Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Define the training Solution, based on TNA and Customer requirements. Gathers all necessary information, liaises with technical contributors as appropriate
  • Work collaboratively with other training contributors to ensure content completeness and consistency
  • Resolve issues and manage feedback loops with students and customers
  • Manage the pertinent work processes to ensure on-time delivery with rigorous emphasis placed on continuous-improvement in productivity, cost-effectiveness, quality and customer satisfaction
  • Provide support to assigned projects in all aspects of training and documentation. This includes defining resource requirements and outlining budgets as they relate to course and manual development
  • Track assigned projects and provide/update regular reports on project status to Training Manager and key stakeholders
  • Participate in project meetings, interfacing with Customer, Project Manager and planner/schedulers
  • For projects with outsourced deliverables: Be single point of contact with vendor staff, coach and direct vendor staff, review outputs and review progress reports/estimate


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT Software - Other

Content, Journalism

Diploma

Proficient

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Toronto, ON, Canada