Location: Ottawa, Canada
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Obsolescence Specialist is dedicated to providing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) engineering and analysis with an emphasis on obsolescence of ‘in service’ assets including logistic support analysis, dependability, maintenance planning, technical documentation and publications and training.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering or Technologist Diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Systems or equivalent) or certified as one the following technical trades of the CAF: Marine Technician RQ-PO2, Weapons Engineer Technician RQ-PO2, Legacy QL 6A Marine Engineer, Legacy QL 6A Marine Electrician, Legacy QL 6A Hull Technician, Legacy QL 6A Naval Electronics Technician, or Legacy QL 6A Naval Weapons Technician. Intermediate ILS Analyst must have a minimum of four years of demonstrated experience performing ILS activities within the last 10 years.
• Minimum of four years of demonstrated experience performing ILS activities within the last 10 years.
• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential.
• Experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities. Experience within procurement, finance, project management or warehouse environments desirable.
• Language: English (Essential)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• P.Eng or CET
• Project Management.
• Previous experience working with a defense contract.
• Experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Experience working in or developing Jira Kanban boards desirable.

• Maintain and implement the Obsolescence Management Plan.
• Host quarterly Obsolescence Meetings to provide a program update to the internal/external stakeholders.
• Author the bi-annual Obsolescence Summary Report in accordance with the Data Item Description provided by DND.
• Use Integrated Logistic Support Analysis methods to develop strategies to identify and mitigate obsolescence in AJISS/MWAV Systems, equipment and components.
• Conduct Obsolescence Risk assessments with engineering team support in order to;
• Prioritize obsolescence investigations and resolution development; and
• Develop and maintain a system/Critical Item obsolescence risk profile.
• Conduct or support ILS Analysis including;
• Level of repair analysis,
• Maintenance task analysis,
• Life cycle cost modelling,
• Spares modeling,
• Application of technical standards and specifications,
• Verifying the technical design solution meets program supportability and availability objectives,
• Analyzing and reporting on design, development, test and implementation to meet contractual requirements, and
• Preparing technical reports to identify issues, discuss options and recommended actions.
• Foster Enterprise values and develop relationships with industry, DND, FMF and the RCN.
• Other duties as assigned