Configuration Management Specialist

SkyAlyne; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyAlyne seeks a Configuration Management Specialist for the Future Aircrew Training program to manage CM processes, ensuring compliance and quality standards. This role demands expertise in technical documentation and collaboration with various stakeholders, offering a competitive salary while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Short and long-term disability coverage

Paid vacation

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Configuration Management.
• Familiarity with a formal configuration management standard (e.g. EIA-649C).
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain CM practices and tools.
• Ensure configuration-controlled artifacts are linked.
• Coordinate product releases and manage Configuration change control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PLM tool

Job description

Job Title : Configuration Management Specialist

Position Reports To : Manager, Configuration Management

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000 CAD

About SkyAlyne

SkyAlyne is a team of defence, training, simulation, and aviation industry experts assembled from across Canada, working to prepare the next generation of RCAF Pilots and Aircrew as the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program provider for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). SkyAlyne was formed in 2018 as a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace, two Canadian aviation, training, and defence leaders. The partnership was built to jointly answer the call for the Government of Canada's FAcT program. In 2023 SkyAlyne was named the preferred bidder, and in 2024, was officially contracted to partner with the RCAF and deliver the FAcT program. We are now building a new team to deliver the FAcT program.

The scope of the FAcT program includes all training and in-service support requirements needed to prepare Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators to meet the future aerospace requirements of the RCAF. The FAcT program is overseen from a Joint Management Office at SkyAlyne's Ottawa headquarters in Kanata, with three operational bases : Moose Jaw, SK, Southport, MB, and Winnipeg, MB.

In collaboration with the Government of Canada and several major Canadian subcontractors, Team SkyAlyne will provide live-flying, simulator and classroom-based training, facilities construction and management, information management and information technology support, site support services, aircraft maintenance and much more.

SkyAlyne offers competitive compensation and benefits and believes strongly in a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly workplace.

Job Overview

The Configuration Management Specialist is responsible for defining, implementing, and executing the configuration management (CM) processes within the FAcT Program. The scope of the CM processes encompasses the entire program life cycle, from the initial requirements and capabilities baselines to the completion of program's transition out. The Configuration Management Specialist is part of the Systems Engineering and Integration Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support with establishing and maintaining the development of CM practices, methods, tools, and procedures.
• Support the configuration management infrastructure for a large RCAF program to meet customer obligations.
• Ensure all configuration-controlled artifacts are linked to their respective configuration items.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Item (CI) structures.
• Maintain the lifecycle accuracy and visibility of CIs.
• Coordinate and control the release of products.
• Champion the implementation of CM processes, improvements and tools.
• Identify and resolve technical data baseline discrepancies and gaps.
• Implement and manage the Configuration change control process.
• Participate in Configuration Change Boards.
• Work directly with various stakeholders to ensure the required interface support is in place to meet the program obligations.
• Ensure Configuration Management requirements are coordinated with subcontractors.
• Conduct audits of subcontractors to ensure compliance, including performing functional and physical configuration audits.
• Provide Document and Configuration Management training to new hires.
• Work with the configuration and document management team to resolve issues.
• Develop strong relationships across the business.
• Interface and liaise with project teams and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education in a relevant technical field and / or a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in Configuration Management.
• Experience with the application of a formal configuration management standard (e.g. EIA-649C).
• Strong familiarity with a PLM tool is preferred.
• Experienced and skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Level (e.g. Pivot tables, formulas).
• Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining CM processes and procedures.
• Understand BOMs and Equipment family trees.
• Experience incorporating and managing technical documentation changes.
• Possess exceptional attention to details.
• Ability to organize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, being able to interface and support large teams, including customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working on DND projects would be an asset.
• Be able to hold a Government of Canada Security Clearance (Secret level) and Controlled Goods Clearance.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong oral and written English language capabilities.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation mode.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee and family assistance program.

At SkyAlyne, we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of our society. Diversity is not just a goal; it's our strength. We welcome candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and backgrounds to join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We especially recognize the unique perspectives and contributions that women and Indigenous persons bring to the table, and we actively encourage individuals from these communities to apply for this position. Indigenous candidates are especially encouraged to send a copy of their application to [emailprotected] .

Come be a part of our inclusive community and help us shape a brighter future for all.

If you are contacted as part of our selection process, we encourage you to notify us of any adaptive measures or accessibility needs and we will make every effort to accommodate these.

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