Training Development Leader

About Calian

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Job Type: Full Time

Business Unit 2: Defence

Calian Belgium is a legal entity registered in Belgium that serves as a hub for innovation and collaboration aimed at supporting Belgian Defence with training and exercise solutions. Our solutions combine local expertise, proven delivery methods, and interoperable live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) simulation to ensure “train-as-you-will fight” is realistic, repeatable and measurable, while remaining fully aligned with national priorities.

Calian has been selected as a contender to support the Belgian Army Simulation Centre (SIMCEN). We are ready to deliver Belgian-built capabilities, underpinned by decades of experience supporting the Canadian Army, British Army and the wider North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ecosystem.

Position Overview

As part of this initiative, Calian is currently seeking a Training Development Leader to support the Belgian Army Simulation Centre (SIMCEN) in Leopoldsburg, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Contract Coordinator for all Training Development activities
• Leads and manages the Training Development Section
• Supervises Training Coordinators and assigned training development personnel
• Serves as the principal advisor on training design, exercise development, doctrine integration, and training capability development
• Coordinates annual and emerging training development priorities with SIMCEN and Belgian Defence stakeholders
• Establishes training development objectives, priorities, and production schedules
• Develops and maintains the Training Development Plan and associated work programmes
• Directs and oversees writing boards, scenario development activities, and training product development efforts
• Allocates training development tasks and resources to Training Coordinators and supporting personnel
• Ensures all training products align with Belgian Defence doctrine, training objectives, and operational requirements
• Serves as the senior review and approval authority for exercise scenarios, operational context products, training materials, and simulation-based training content
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Common Standard Operational Environment (CSOE) from a training perspective
• Coordinates Independent Contractor support requirements and writing board participation
• Ensures quality assurance and configuration control of all training development products
• Coordinates with the Simulation Integrator and Technical Domain to ensure training requirements are reflected in simulation systems and synthetic environments
• Maintains oversight of the scenario and training product portfolio across all supported simulation systems
• Supports SIMCEN Lessons Learned, Return of Experience (RETEX), and capability development initiatives
• Advises the Operations Manager and Contract Manager on future training capability requirements
• Supports customer planning conferences, working groups, and exercise development events
• Backfills Operations Manager responsibilities related to training development as required

Qualifications

• Must hold BD Advanced Staff Course Qualification (or NATO equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within Belgium Defence or NATO Training Development or Doctrine Development is an asset
• Previous experience working in a NATO Doctrine environment at the Brigade [MW1.1][MW1.2]level in Operations/Plans/Training staff sections or higher is an asset
• Previous experience, within the last 5 years, leading scenario development is an asset[MVdW2.1][MVdW2.2]
• Minimum of 3 years previous management experience[MVdW3.1][MVdW3.2]
• Proficiency in Dutch AND French at CEFR B2 level or higher

Additional Requirements

• You must be eligible to obtain a Belgian Secret Security Clearance
• You must be able to work on-site
• You must be willing to travel

Job Descriptions are available in French and Dutch upon request

Calian is committed to employment equity and values diversity. Employment equity recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open and unhindered access to employment opportunities which aids Calian in preventing and removing systemic barriers. We are an inclusive employer and make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills and value your passion to help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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