Integrated Logistic Support Analyst

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Avionics, Inc. in Ottawa, ON is seeking an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist to join the ILS team.

The role focuses on defining and implementing ILS requirements for engineering changes across Royal Canadian Navy programs, including AOPV and JSS platforms. You will coordinate updates to ILS documents, perform RAM data analysis, and lead logistics deliverables with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent military/industry background in logistics support.
• Proficiency with LSA and supportability tools such as LSAR Databases, Windchill Risk and Reliability, MIL-HDBK-217, WQS Prediction, WQS OpSim, WQS FTA Lite, and/ or FMEA.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for quality assurance and validation work.
• Ability to identify gaps in technical data and recommend practical resolutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and definition of system ILS requirements within engineering changes, ensuring all logistics support needs are addressed.
• Identify and coordinate updates to existing ILS documents affected by ECs.
• Attend and support Equipment Design Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings as required.
• Collect and analyze RAM data to support maintenance planning and sparing analysis.
• Review subcontractor documentation to identify and document maintenance and support requirements.
• Perform and support reliability analyses including RAM-related methods.
• Prepare and deliver Maintenance Plans, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, and Instructions.
• Support the development and review of User Manuals and Training Materials.
• Assist in planning and scheduling efforts; coordinate timelines with project managers and other WPMs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Engineering or Technology degree/diploma

Tools

LSAR Databases

Windchill Risk and Reliability

MIL-HDBK-217

WQS Prediction

WQS OpSim

WQS FTA Lite

FMEA

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist

Victoria, BC, Halifax, NS or Ottawa, ON - Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist to join our Integrated Logistics Support team, primarily supporting Engineering Changes (EC) for the AJISS contract supporting the Royal Canadian Navy's Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) programs. The ILS Specialist will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing system ILS requirements for systems undergoing ECs to ensure continued system supportability. This position requires a broad and in-depth understanding of all ILS disciplines, with the ability to identify and coordinate necessary updates to existing ILS documentation, manage subcontractor ILS deliverables, and, where needed, perform hands-on ILS tasks directly. The successful candidate will also lead technical logistics support analyses and contribute to work package planning, scope and resource management, budgeting, risk mitigation, progress tracking, and stakeholder communications to facilitate successful and timely program delivery. Reporting to the LSA Manager and the EC Team Lead, this role works closely with other Work Package Managers and cross-functional teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Participate in development and definition of system ILS requirements within engineering changes, ensuring all logistics support needs are addressed.
• Identify and coordinate updates to existing ILS documents affected by ECs.
• Attend and support Equipment Design Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings as required.
• Collect and analyze Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) data to support maintenance planning and sparing analysis.
• Review subcontractor documentation to identify and document maintenance and support requirements.
• Perform and support reliability analyses including Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs).
• Collect and coordinate technical data for Product and Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), including Functional Failures, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Maintenance Task Analysis, Sparing Analysis, and Provisioning Documentation.
• Prepare and deliver Maintenance Plans, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, and Instructions.
• Support the development and review of User Manuals and Training Materials.
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals and support Life Cycle program plans.
• Support scope management activities by defining and controlling work package deliverables, evaluating client requests, and ensuring adherence to the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Assist in planning and scheduling efforts; coordinate timelines with project managers and other Work Package Managers (WPMs).
• Assist in identifying and managing personnel, equipment, and materials required for work packages.
• Support budget monitoring and cost control activities; assist in financial and progress reporting.
• Identify and support the mitigation of risks associated with work packages; escal... .
• Track work package progress and provide regular status updates.
• Facilitate communication between clients, internal teams, and management to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent military/industry background in logistics support.
• Proficiency with LSA and supportability tools such as LSAR Databases, Windchill Risk and Reliability, MIL-HDBK-217, WQS Prediction, WQS OpSim, WQS FTA Lite, and/ or FMEA.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for quality assurance and validation work.
• Ability to identify gaps in technical data and recommend practical resolutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Logistic Support Analysis and sustainment management, ideally on DND, RCN, or CCG programs, or in naval/marine/shipbuilding environments.
• Advanced expertise in logistics and reliability analysis methods (LSA, MTA, RAM, FMECA, LORA).
• Bilingual proficiency (English a