The Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) was created to promote, facilitate and harmonize the common professional development of all members of the Canadian Armed Forces, regardless of their branch of service or profession.

Position Overview

As part of this project, Calian is hiring a Junior Instructor – MSE Op to support Military Personnel Generation (MPG) to support a French Serial of Road & Vehicle Safety Specialist Course from September 9th to October 16th 2024, at Canadian Forces Base Borden.

Responsibilities

  • Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Providing instruction as indicated in the TA in the knowledge and/or skills needed to perform the duties of a CF member effectively
  • Using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (MS Office Suite)
  • Preparing lesson plans
  • Assisting other instructors in training activities requiring more than one instructor
  • Counselling students on their progress
  • Maintaining and updating student files
  • Performing student assessments
  • Assisting DND by making recommendations and changes to the existing curriculum
  • Providing safety support by administering immediate first aid to students and unit personnel in the event of an emergency
  • Identify training equipment shortfalls
  • Monitor training activities and provide feedback for improvement of instructional techniques
  • Suggest training improvements through the chain of command
  • Develop exercises in support of training (where required)
  • Co-ordinate administrative details for courses (where required)
  • Produce After Course Review; and

Qualifications

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience instructing in the content area related to the task from the date of draft TAF issuance.
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience working in (not as an instructor) the content area related to the task from the date of draft TAF issuance.
  • Hold a valid Standard First Aid certification
  • Hold a valid provincial license. Must be able to qualify for a DND 404 driver’s
  • Be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level

Security clearances

  • A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.  
  • Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.