Asset Management Specialist

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Project Manager for CP140 Aurora OWSS initiatives, reporting to the CP140 WSM Office at DND. The role requires managing project lifecycles, maintaining CFTO/CF Mod documentation, and coordinating with DND and internal design teams.

Location is Gatineau, QC, on-site. This position emphasizes strong organizational skills, technical writing, and knowledge of military aircraft maintenance and procurement processes, with emphasis on project planning and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of aircraft maintenance or maintenance support experience.
• Project management experience in military or civilian aviation.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to read aircraft orders and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from CP140 bases and staff with timely project support.
• Lead project lifecycle management per Project Management principles.
• Maintain knowledge of CP140 CFTOs and related documents.
• Prepare and track project/ modification documents (DND AF9000) and CM forms as directed by DND.
• Draft and review aircraft modification proposals, CF Mod packages, and SOWs.

Skills

Project management

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Technical writing

MS Office

Security clearance

DND/CF knowledge

Education

PMP certification

Tools

SAP

JDE

MS Office

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview

Responsible to the IMP CP140 Aurora OWSS Project Manager, in support of the DND CP140 Aurora Aircraft Modifications and Special Projects, using Project Management principles. This responsibility includes the generation, interpretation, maintenance, and analysis of technical information with agreed schedules and other project data.

This position will be located at 455 Boulevard de la Carrière, Gatineau, and will report to the CP140 WSM Office Team at DND.

What You Will Do

• Respond to inquiries from CP140 operational bases, and CP140 Weapon System Manager’s (WSM) staff by providing project related assistance and modification support in a timely manner;
• Take full project management responsibility for each project lifecycle in accordance with Project Management principles;
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of CP140 Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO’s);
• Prepare, and track the completion of project and modification related change documents (DND AF9000) associated with material modifications or technical changes. Carry out Configuration Management Activities when requested as well as publication amendment forms (AICPs and CMPCs) as directed by DND.
• As required, prepare and review aircraft modification project proposals, project plans, CF Mod packages, information leaflets and/or SOWs (Statement of Work);
• Ensure recommendations impacting airworthiness are coordinated with both DND and the IMP Senior Design Engineer;
• Examine and coordinate the optimization of component Life Cycle Costing (LCC), which support customer requirements, with input from LSA Engineering and IMP Materiel;
• Maintain IMP & DND databases related to Project Management;
• Prepare, and/or assist with the preparation and delivery of briefings to DND personnel and IMP Management as required;
• Participate in training, personnel development activities and continuous improvement;
• Other duties assigned in support of Equipment Asset Management Specialists within the department.

What You Will Bring

• Strong organizational and communication skills; strong presentation skills;
• A comprehensive knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance;
• Good technical writing skills, the ability to read and interpret aircraft technical orders and drawings;
• Ability to use MS Office software with particular abilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project;
• Five (5+) years of aircraft maintenance or maintenance support experience;
• Project management experience in or associated with military aircraft or civilian aircraft;
• Be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Formal project management training would be a significant advantage; PMP certification would be considered an asset
• Three (3) or more years of experience in DND aircraft engineering administration;
• Four (4) or more years of project management experience;
• A working knowledge of the CF Supply System, SAP, or JDE would be an asset;
• Training in Logistics Support, Reliability Centered Maintenance and/or asset management is a definite strength;
• Training in aircraft mechanical systems is preferable;
• A demonstrated awareness or participation in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 8S activities.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.

What We Will Do For You

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.