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Description
OWSS WLAV FTS Turret Electro-Optical Technician (P54)
At General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada we put our Customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

CUSTOMER FIRST
Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like:

Be a genuine partner – Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don’t be afraid to say when you don’t know or need help

Be accountable – Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions, demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even “outside your lane”

Be one Company – Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers; when a decision is made, everyone supports it

Listen and ask – Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)

Make it easy to do business with us – Responsive to Customer needs and wants, little things go a long way, consensus when possible, strengthen your understanding of our products and services

Balance our business priorities – Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results

Position Details

The posting is for a long‑term position with General Dynamics Land Systems in the National Capital Region (NCR) in support of the Department of National Defence (DND)

This position is embedded within the DAVPM 2 Equipment Management Team (EMT) as part of the Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle (WLAV) Fleet Technical Services (FTS) Team, in Ottawa, Ontario

The focus of a Life Cycle Material Manager (LCMM) is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of sustainment operations while minimizing life cycle cost associated with the support of their assigned material

Perform Life Cycle Material Management activities in key functional areas including Engineering, Logistics, Configuration Management (CM), Tech Data, Procurement, Supply,



Quality Assurance, Obsolescence Management, and Disposal

Receive and respond to technical feedback from users and maintainers

Advise the EMT on issues that may impact fleet availability

Provide Integrated Logistics Support to the OWSS team with Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) changes, task development, technical data, waivers, and deviations

Perform periodic site visits to units, bases, supply depots, work centers, and GDLS locations

Interface with supply support organizations and help resolve supply management issues

Interface with other EMT groups for WLAV equipment not managed by the WLAV EMT

Log, prioritize, analyze, and respond to problem reports (PRs)

Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs) for technical work performed by contractors or other agencies

Evaluate proposals, reports, and demonstrations by contractors or other agencies

Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Equipment Support List Change Notice (ESLCNs) for supportability impacts and technical feasibility

Interface with DND scaling and cataloguing organizations

Maintain all technical and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data held by the EMT

Maintain access and update all technical information in DRMIS

Co‑ordinate updates to technical and ILS data performed by contractors

Perform vendor and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) site visits and investigate technical and CM/SE/ILS/LCMM issues with DND personnel

Provide technical support to the Supply Management Planners

Review all supply demands to validate the requirement, prioritize issues, and monitor stock levels to identify candidates for new procurement

Provide support in the analysis of the fleet supportability performance

Provide technical advice and support to CAF field units whether in domestic or foreign ops/exercises

Manage serialized equipment and tooling in DRMIS

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers

Exercises a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies





Be able to be delegated under all Turret and Weapon Station Technical Agreements (TAs)

Log and track loan of Government Property to GDLS-C, Third‑Party contractors, and other DND entities

Required Qualifications

Ability to work in Ottawa, Ontario

University degree or College diploma and/or previous experience as a Military Electro‑Optical (EO) Technician

Minimum 8 years related experience and/or SGT qualified with DP2

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Detailed knowledge of DND maintenance and supply processes

Detailed product knowledge of WLAV automotive and/or turret systems

Must be able to acquire and maintain Level II security clearance

Knowledge of the theories, principles, policies, and procedures of the Canadian Federal Government and how they relate to life cycle management, inventory control, procurement and repair and overhaul

Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfaction

Customer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems

Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi‑task under pressure

Strong English oral and written communication skills

Self‑motivated and effective working in a team‑oriented environment

Proficient in MS Office applications, with a focus on advanced Excel skills including Macros, Formulae, and Pivot Tables

Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions

Ability to travel (10% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (French/English)

Previous Life Cycle Material Manager or Project Management experience in an EO related trade

Detailed knowledge on use and application of DND departmental software such as CFSS, DRMIS (SAP), and CGCS

Extensive experience in DND equipment maintenance

LAV 6.0 Family of Vehicles Product knowledge

GEN II (Bison/Coyote) Vehicle Product Knowledge

GDLS 25mm Turret operator and/or maintainer experience

Armoured Vehicle Range Safety Officer (RSO) qualification for both Easy and Complex Ranges

Experience with ISTAR systems operation and maintenance

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

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