Description

Position Overview

Calian is seeking 2 Intermediate Subject Matter Experts to assist our client with the facilitation of their project.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert recommendations on the use of domain-specific capabilities (e.g., artillery, infantry, logistics) at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
  • Deliver subject matter expertise on command and control (C2) and C4ISR systems employed by the CAF, coalition partners, and allied forces.
  • Support the installation, integration, and configuration of C2 and C4ISR systems, ensuring interoperability, including voice and machine-to-machine communications across network infrastructures.
  • Develop and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) based on operational experience and evolving needs
  • Support the planning and execution of wargaming, research, analysis, and Canadian Army doctrine development initiatives.
  • Provide briefings and capability demonstrations to senior staff, stakeholders, and visiting delegations, including comparative assessments with allied or competing systems.
  • Capture and analyze and/or interpret operational data and prepare performance reports
  • Identify and recommend tools, systems, and methodologies to integrate C2 and C4ISR capabilities into experimentation and training scenarios.
  • Ensure accurate scenario representation and data integrity in alignment with current TTPs for training and experimentation purposes.
  • Contribute to the design and development of scenarios and training exercises, including integration of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
  • Advising on conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches and design development.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback on draft concepts and designs, including terminology, definitions, and process improvements.
  • Submit key reference documentation to support development and validation activities.
  • Attend and actively participate in in-person and remote working groups, seminars, and meetings as directed by the Technical Authority.

Qualifications

  • Must have a post-secondary degree from a Canadian University or College
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience, within the last 10 years, working on a project, supervising a project or advising a military commander in relation to at least one of the following:

1- CAF Operational Functions:

  • Experience working on the development of one or more of the Canadian Armed Forces operational functions within fighting power: Command, Sense, Act, Shield, Sustain

2- Advisory or Support Functions:

Providing advice or support in the management or development of one or more of the following areas:

  • 2 or C4ISR Systems
  • Communication and Information Systems (CIS)
  • Military doctrine or policy
  • Concept and Design processes
  • Military intelligence
  • Logistic
  • Targeting
  • Or other military specialty specified in a task authorization request

3- Military Operations and Leadership Functions:

Advising, supporting, or executing military functions related to:

  • Operations
  • Planning
  • Institutional leadership

Additional Requirements

  • Must have or be eligible to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level