ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization.
For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.
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Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.
Job DescriptionREF: #001
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide the services of a subject matter expert (SME) to support the implementation of a LCSS (Land Command Support System) platform integration cell.
You will function as a storefront for Project Managers in the Director General Land Equipment Program Management and Director General Major Project Delivery (Land & Sea) to coordinate and facilitate the integration of LCSS in weapon platforms.
You will initiate service-level agreement, assist in connecting program management with the applicable desk officers, conduct a regular LCSS platform integration working group for the Project Manager to meet with the many offices of primary interest, track issues/action items/risk and coordinate schedules.
Tasks will include:
- Meet with platform WSM and facilitate their access to LCSS platform integration services.
- Staff SLAs (Service-Level Agreements)
- Coordinate and run Working Group meetings.
- Function as staff officer
- Coordinate the Working Group stakeholders to assist platform WSMs resolve LCSS platform integration issues.
- Maintain documentation and files for weapon platforms and LCSS integration issues.
- Maintain Action Item and Risk database.
- Coordinate with LPIWG stakeholders to update the status of and close LPIWG Action Items.
- Maintain a master coordinated schedule for events related to the development, integration, fielding, and support of LCSS and applicable weapon platforms.
- Produce reports and presentations as needed.
- Conduct engineering and management analysis of LCSS platform integration issues as needed.
- Produce monthly reports that will include updates on all projects supported, schedule of planning engagements service level agreement status, and impact assessment of key activities.
- Hybrid role.(2-3 days per week on-site)
- Must hold a valid Secret clearance and Controlled Goods Certificate
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience as a System Specialist on Military C4ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) systems.
- Communicating information technology framework/strategies to management and technical staff.
- Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
- Performing strategic, operational, or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.
- Proof of STEM diploma (2 year minimum) in networking, software, computer, systems, electrical or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.
- Must have at least 8 years of experience in the last 10 years in system engineering in a minimum of four of this assessment area's criteria.
- Demonstrated work experience in planning, configuring, employing, and managing command and control communication and information systems in a distributed platform environment or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
- Demonstrated work experience in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex communication and information system and/or ISTAR system problems.
- Demonstrated work experience in analyzing, designing and/or implementing solutions for communication and information systems or ISTAR systems.
- Demonstrated work experience in developing and documenting system management solutions (tools and processes) for command-and-control communication and information systems in mobile platforms or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
- Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification, and validation, for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems.
- Demonstrated work experience in life-cycle management of tactical communication and information systems, or ISTAR systems.
- Must have experience:
- providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
- participating in multi-disciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks, or strategies.
Additional Information
Work-Life Balance
We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).
Belong@ADGA
ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.
Compensation
Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.