Principal operations SME integrating rapid-prototype CJADC2 and C2/C4ISR capabilities. Supporting Canadian Armed Forces targeting, training, and operational modernization.
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate engineering and operational support for rapid prototyping, capability piloting, and innovative technology integration addressing Canadian Armed Forces priority requirements
Advise on integration of emerging coalition-enabling CJADC2 technologies for scalability and interoperability with DND networks and databases
Establish and document metrics, testing criteria, and evaluation frameworks for Joint C2 test and evaluation activities
Collaborate with Systems Engineers and DevOps/ProdOps teams to identify and document user needs, software modifications, and information assurance requirements
Deliver documentation and training on experimental prototype applications for CJWC and CAF personnel
Provide system and software integration support for specialized applications, network architectures, and physical/virtual IT infrastructures in the JOFL
Review, analyze, and document exercises, training plans, experiments, and war-gaming events; deliver recommendations for enhanced C2/C4ISR integration
Author Event Lessons Learned reports covering data, operational outcomes, system performance, and procedural gaps
Develop system administration and maintenance procedures for specialized C2, C4ISR, and geomatics systems
Coordinate and deliver maintenance services for geomatics and C4ISR networks across CJWC, JOFL, and CJOC
Provide engineering and operational SME support to CAF Joint Targeting and strategic targeting organizations
Advise Joint Targeting governance bodies on requirements development, analytical best practices, and innovative technologies
Develop, deliver, and integrate Joint Targeting training programs into the Master Training Plan, including training documents, scenarios, and student materials
Recommend policy direction, standards evaluation, and doctrine updates for CAF joint targeting practices and allied coalition alignment
Synthesize intelligence integration and other warfighting functions into modernized organizational operational concepts
Deliver expertise on US 7 Joint Warfighting Functions and joint doctrine; identify capability gaps and define systems engineering requirements
Conduct COA analysis on operational, technical, and doctrinal implications of proposed CAF procedural and decision-making changes
Requirements
Active US Secret clearance level required as a minimum
Demonstrated experience providing direct operational and/or engineering support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including CJWC, CJOC, and strategic joint targeting organizations
Experience advising, mentoring, and delivering tailored training to senior CAF leaders and GO/FO authorities
Proven, hands-on operational and technical experience with JADOCS and other Joint or Service-specific Targeting systems, databases, and digital fire support architectures
Experience working at a Combatant Command (e.g., J2, J3, J5, J8), Sub-unified Command, Service Component Command, or Joint Staff level
Deep understanding of operational and strategic staff functions, battle rhythm events, operational concepts, and system integration
Demonstrated experience developing and refining SOPs, TTPs, or doctrinally focused operational process documents
Proven history of gathering, analyzing, and presenting complex operational facts using structured data collection, analysis, and dissemination tools
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact confidently with senior military, government, and corporate stakeholders and extract actionable strategic takeaways
Ability to work independently with limited daily oversight and as part of a geographically separated operations team
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% (22–24 weeks per year) to Ottawa, Canada, or relocate
Equivalent of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Military History, or a related technical/operational discipline (listed as an 'Even Better' qualification)
Prior training or operational experience in Joint Targeting and Intelligence Fusion (listed as an 'Even Better' qualification)
Familiarity with Agile software development frameworks, systems engineering processes for documenting user requirements, and rapid prototyping lifecycles (listed as an 'Even Better' qualification)
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Health insurance coverage
Paid time off
401k with a company match
Paid parental leave
Access to wellness programs
Comfortable and colorful offices, including a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room
Community ambassadors and regular community events
Traffic signal and roadway lighting manager leading Ontario transportation design, operations, and engineering deliverables. Managing projects, technical teams, utility coordination, and regulatory compliance for Arcadis.
ABM platform operations specialist maintaining Demandbase, Marketo, and LinkedIn campaign systems for TP, a global digital business services provider. Ensuring platform integrity, documentation, QA, and reporting accuracy.
Program Manager leading clinical site resourcing and workforce planning at ICON Strategic Solutions. Managing cross - functional programs, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
National client operations leader scaling service delivery, retention, and growth for People Corporation’s benefits, retirement, wellness, and HR solutions. Leading geographically dispersed teams across Canada.
Senior Manager improving Build Operations for Zapier’s automation platform. Establishing operating rhythms, visibility, dependency routing, and AI - enabled workflows across engineering, product, and go - to - market teams.
IT Operations Administrator maintaining Manitoba Public Insurance’s enterprise print and computing environments in Winnipeg. Managing printing, batch operations, hardware, inventories, documentation, and change processes.
Administrative operations agent at Desjardins, supporting data processes, controls, reporting, and users. Hybrid role based in Lévis with French and English requirements.
Accounts Receivable Administrator posting payments and investigating adjustments for DLL’s leasing and financing operations. Maintaining contract accuracy, controls, KPIs and payment records.
Commercial Operations Specialist developing labor rates, productivity models, and cost tools for Bird’s Canadian construction projects. Supporting estimating, forecasting, and project performance decisions.
Direction des opérations chez PEAK, chef de file canadien du conseil financier indépendant. Supervision des équipes, performance opérationnelle, conformité et transformation.