Posted 20 months ago
Training Specialist
@ CADRail
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
CADRail is hiring a full-time Training Specialist SME for Metrolinx Legacy Fleet Maintenance operations, reporting to the Manager, People Development and Training. The role designs and delivers hands-on and subject matter training, tests competency, and tracks training KPIs. Railway industry experience is required.
Responsibilities:
- Design training programs, courses and e-learnings
- Deliver on-the-job training to maintenance personnel
- Develop tests to validate competency and learning
- Maintain training records and compliance policies
- Produce periodic reports and KPIs for senior management
Requirements summary:
- Railway industry experience required
- University degree or college diploma in HR, training or adult education
- 3 to 5 years in a training position
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Advanced PowerPoint and MS Office skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-03-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources Management, Adult Education, Instructional Training |
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Full company description
CAD Railway Industries: Leading the Future of Rail Transportation === With over 45 years of excellence, CAD Railway Industries has established itself as a leader in the rail sector. Based in Lachine, Quebec, we specialize in delivering comprehensive repair and refurbishment services for locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, and diesel engines. Our work ensures long-lasting performance, extending the life of rail assets by up to 20 years. CAD has grown and expanded its business from coast to coast in the past decade. In 2017, CAD strengthened its national reach by acquiring Calgary-based Caltrax Inc., Western Canada’s only independent rail repair services provider with already 3 locations. With 450 skilled employees and facilities strategically located across Canada, CAD Railway Industries is your trusted partner in maintaining rail transportation's safety, efficiency, and sustainability—keeping the industry on track for the future.
- LinkedIn followers
- 36,346
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 296
- Reported office locations
- 155 Montreal-Toronto Highway, Lachine, Québec H8S 1B4, CA
- 1805 30 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X8, CA
- Business categories
- Energy Management
- Railroad
- Environmental Consulting
- Fleet Management
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Transportation
- Automotive
- Other recorded names
- CAD Railway Industries
- CADRail
- CAD Railway Industries Ltd.
- Specialties
- Locomotive Engine Repair
- Train Car Repair
- Train Car Remanufacturing
- and Locomotive Overhaul
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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CAD Railway Industries: Leading the Future of Rail Transportation === With over 45 years of excellence, CAD Railway Industries has established itself as a leader in the rail sector. Based in Lachine, Quebec, we specialize in delivering comprehensive repair and refurbishment services for locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, and diesel engines. Our work ensures long-lasting performance, extending the life of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railroad Equipment Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Lachine, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1968 |
| Specialties | Locomotive Engine RepairTrain Car RepairTrain Car Remanufacturingand Locomotive Overhaul |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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Summary of the role:
The Training Specialist SME will be responsible for providing hands on and subject matter training within the Metrolinx Legacy Fleet Maintenance operations. This individual will report to the Manager- People Development and Training and partner with the business to provide training support across the project. The specialist will work collaboratively with the site leadership and management team to ensure all areas of training are supported and business priorities are interpreted into very detailed approaches.
Core Accountabilities:
- Act as primary lead for every aspect of training while maintaining strong rapport with maintenance personnel
- Essentially support a culture where safety, customer service and equal opportunity is at the forefront
- Guide and support the leadership team on all aspects of training
- Educate clients and/or employees to ensure it is a safe environment while communicating the best practices in terms of operations, inspections and troubleshooting customers’ product
- Design effective training programs, courses and e-learnings including effective testing programs (competency validation)
- Utilize expertise to deliver clear instructions, guidance, and support to employees during on-the-job training, ensuring effective learning and development.
- Develop tests that will evaluate the progression and learning comprehension of the trainees
- Develop and identify programs that need refresher training to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations pertaining to maintenance
- Improve organizational efficiencies pertaining to maintenance and troubleshooting
- Liaise with project managers to determine training needs and schedule training sessions
- Develop and conduct evaluations based on feedback on the training
- Maintain accuracy of training records and ensure training related policies are in accordance with the necessary guidelines
- Support the development as well as implementing company policies and regulations focusing on promoting a safe and healthy environment
- Ensure that all Training related policies are followed in accordance with the established guidelines
- Advise the Manager- People Development and Training of any developing issues or potential issues that could arise in a timely manner
- Produce timely and quality periodic reports that are required for the Senior Manager-Human Resources and Sr. Maintenance Manager
- Ability to create, track and present overall Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success
Qualifications:
- Railway industry experience is a requirement
- University degree or College Diploma focusing on Human Resources Management/Training or Adult Education or Instructional Training (or related professional certification)
- 3 to 5 years in a Training position that requested the development & delivery of training material & procedures, preferably in Rail Transit industries (or related)
- Ability to act as a subject matter expert
- Experience in dealing and being accountable for results and overall performance
- Excellent presentation & communication skills and impeccable ethics
- Strong problem solving, project management and planning/organizing skills
- Strong knowledge of the MS Office, including an above-average abilities of PowerPoint
Nice to have:
- Previous experience in heavy industries and/or rail/passenger rail maintenance
- Experience working in a Unionized environment and dealing with multiple trades
- Rail Equipment Operator (REO) experience
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