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 recent 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

📌 OWSS Program FTS Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada
📍 Ottawa