
CSI ISS Training IPT Lead
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in an Education-related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or 4 years of professional experience required with a related PhD;
- RCN Experience: Senior Staff Officer within a Training Establishment or Higher Headquarters Force Generator
- Broad understanding of CAF training establishment and processes
- Experience in instructional systems design and courseware authoring tools;
- Experience with training analysis, design, development and evaluation of comprehensive training programs. Familiarity with the Canadian Forces Individual Training Education System and RCN Collective Training System is required;
- Experience with Lockheed Martin Combat Management System (CMS) 330
- Excellent technical communication skills to articulate priorities and support regular internal and external engagement;
- Ability to manage work across teams associated with training and courseware design, as well as trainer systems and trainer design, to meet defined program milestones and advance Operator and Maintainer readiness through LM delivered products and services;
- Ability to effectively plan, employ AGILE processes, delegate tasks and status work to meet defined program milestones;
- Ability to participate, contribute and brief stakeholders across a multitude of working groups, program rhythm and governance meetings to resolve issues, adjudicate misalignments and provide advice, mitigate risk, maintain schedule and deliver quality products and services that meet or exceed RCN requirements;
- Experience in performing the role of Cost Account Manager and familiarity with Earned Value Management processes;
- Previous experience managing a complex and evolving schedule involving multiple stakeholders and subcontractors;
- Ability to understand and continually confirm the long-term vision of delivering the overall training solution for the CSI ISS program;
- Combat System Trainer experience to stimulate link between mission roadmaps and Operational solutions and Lockheed Martin synthetic training solutions, as well as internal research and development activities;
- Relationship-focused mindset and a proven ability to support RCN Director-level initiatives; and
- Ability to summarize and action staffing requirements with functional managers to identify, grow and position skilled professionals to complete technical work.
- Familiarity with RCN current and future ship platforms;
- Familiarity with maritime Combat Systems, including Radars, Combat Management Systems, Communications, Weapons, Navigation, Electronic Warfare, Underwater Sensors;
- In-depth knowledge of RCN Operator and Maintainer roles and responsibilities related to the Combat Systems Suite;
- Familiarity with the synthetic training environment and advanced training.
- Familiarity with Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), JIRA, VEMO, Windchill, Confluence and Microsoft Office;
- Strong project management skills to support the entire lifecycle of training solutions development, implementation and delivery;
- Agile Scrum Master and Product Owner experience;
- Familiarity with 1LMX digital transformation and related resource planning, collaboration and training software/toolsets;
- Detailed understanding of emerging technology, standards and software across industry to advance Program product and service solutions;
- An ability to work independently and proactively to meet team, program and customer needs;
- Collaborative spirit to work effectively with and across other IPTs as internal and external stakeholder groups;
- Innovative thinking to bring new ideas and improvements to the program;
- Adaptability to respond to changing requirements and integrate new technologies; and
- Ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring