Policy & Program Advisor

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate C5ISR-T concepts, processes, governance frameworks, and operational models.
• Provide policy advice and strategic guidance for defence modernization initiatives and support capability transition planning.
• Analyze and assess C5ISR-T requirements and interoperability needs; develop strategic context documents, reports, and policy recommendations.
• Coordinate with CAF, DND, Allied partners, and government stakeholders on capability development initiatives.
• Incorporate stakeholder requirements into modernization programs and support policy alignment across operational, force development, and sustainment organizations.
• Produce documentation supporting command and control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years in program management, project portfolio management, or capability development.
• At least 5 years supporting C2, C5ISR-T, Joint Communications Information Systems, or defence policy development.
• Strong understanding of CAF, DND, interoperability, governance, and military capability frameworks.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder-engagement, and technical-writing skills; ability to travel as required.
• PMP, PgMP, PfMP, or CAPM certification is preferred.
• Experience supporting specified defence organizations and experience with multinational or allied defence programs are preferred.
• Current Secret Security Clearance, or one held within the last 6 months; legally authorized to work and reside in Canada.

Pay and job type

• Pay rate is CAD 85–120 per hour.
• Temporary, 48-week full-time assignment with possibility of extension.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Location and travel

• Based in Ottawa, Ontario; travel as required, including within North America, Europe, and Australia.