Naval Warfare Operator - CMS 330 Development & Testing - NETE

Naval Warfare Operator for CMS 330 Development and Testing - NETE Weir Canada, Inc. Halifax NS Canada

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Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Naval Warfare operator with current or former experience in CMS 330 Doctrine and Above Water Warfare Tactics to join our Combat Management Systems (CMS) team at the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre (CFMWC). This permanent position based in Halifax, NS provides a range of Above Water Warfare Tactics and Doctrine services including liaison with external agencies, initiating and undertaking shore based and at-sea tests. Sound organizational knowledge and previous work experience with the Royal Canadian Navy is important as the work requires a collaborative approach with numerous stakeholders within RCN lines more specifically in the Naval Force Development field. This position includes a combination of office (mostly) and shipboard (sometimes) environments with occasional requirements to perform work outside or onboard ships and occasional short duration travel to other test locations.

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- Technical Support: Participate in the creation of and implementation of Above Water Warfare Tactics and Doctrine as directed by the applicable CFMWC warfare area; Develop, modify, support & validate related datasets with external agencies and HMC ships support;

- Verification and Validation: Provide validation support for CMS datasets and Doctrine / Tactics updates, as well as continuing to build and develop a focused ASMD database;

- Leadership: Lead, support and validate complex test and evaluation activities.

- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- Mandatory: Eligible to obtain Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and continuous residence in Canada over the last 10 years as a minimum.

- Mandatory: At sea experience in naval operations including at the director level Naval Warfare Officer (NWO) or Non-Commissioned Member (NCM). Preference will be given to candidate with Operations Room Officer (ORO) experience. College Diploma or Bachelor degree preferred but not essential.

- Required: Excellent organizational skills with attention to details and quality; Proficient in technical writing in English and ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients.

- Desired: Operational knowledge of CMS 330 Mission Support Doctrine (MSD), High Priority Doctrine (HPD), and Entity Pattern Maps (EPMs) is desirable.

- Desired: Familiarity with CMS 330 Ship Embedded Training Tool (SETT), Land Based Training Facility/ Trainers.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 450 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

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