Lifecycle Material Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate efforts across departments to maximize the effectiveness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of assigned materiel.
• Oversee materiel support activities throughout the four distinct stages of the managerial life cycle.
• Manage ongoing maintenance requirements for mechanical and avionics systems and equipment, including spares, test equipment, technical publications, and airworthiness compliance.
• Apply Life Cycle Management principles to equipment/systems support activities.
• Serve as a technical expert for the equipment/systems under your purview.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of materiel acquisition and support functions.
• Foster liaison with relevant staff members, particularly those responsible for supply and procurement.
• Stay informed about the capability and capacity of support facilities, including workshops, contractors, and government facilities.
• Keep abreast of advancements in relevant areas of responsibility.
• Experience in handling and disposing of “controlled goods” or “controlled technology.”
• Take corrective actions to realign project performance with targets.
• Provide informed advice to management on pertinent issues.
• Offer Life Cycle Management support to both internal and external customers.
• Oversee and respond to requests for engineering support from internal or external stakeholders.
• Participate in departmental administrative activities and contribute to the development of new practices and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Human Resources, safety, and security policies and procedures within the workplace.
• Fulfill any additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Secondary school degree or diploma in a related field OR
• Completion of an accredited technologist level program in electronics or aircraft systems OR
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience (within the last 10 years) working on modern, complex, highly integrated aircraft mechanical and electronic equipment and systems in one or more of the following areas:
  • Flight guidance and control systems
  • Radar systems
  • Secure network systems
  • Electronic communication systems
  • Electro-optical or infrared systems
  • Simulators and trainers
  • Communications, radar, navigation, and related systems
  • Mechanical systems such as Environmental Control Systems, Auxiliary Power Units, Powerplant systems, and/or hydraulic systems
  • Equipment Life Cycle Management (LCM)
  • ADAM and/or DRMIS
  • Canadian Forces Supply System
  • Technical investigations