Description
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 and down-time associated with the support of their assigned material

Position Description

Perform Life Cycle Material Management activities in key functional areas including; Engineering, Logistics, Configuration Management (CM), Technical Data, Procurement, Supply, Quality Assurance, 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 (ILS) 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

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

Provide technical support to the EMT Supply Management Planners

Review all supply demands to validate the requirement, prioritize issues, monitor stock levels, and 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 international ops/exercises

Manage serialized equipment and tooling in DRMIS

Build and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers

Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies

Required Qualifications

Ability to work in the NCR; Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding area

University degree and/or; College diploma and/or; previous experience as a Military Vehicle Technician and/or; 310T Truck and Coach Mechanic Certification

Minimum 10 years related experience

Valid Provincial Driver’s License





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 workplace

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

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) RCEME Technician with DP2 qualification

Bilingual (French/English)

Previous Life Cycle Material Manager or Project Management experience

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

Extensive experience with DND equipment maintenance

LAV 6.0 Family of Vehicles operational experience and/or maintenance experience

Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) operational experience, and/or maintenance experience

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