Military Simulation Training Exercise Planner

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian defence technology company seeks a Military Simulation Training Exercise Planner in Ottawa. Ideal candidates will have military experience, particularly in planning and conducting exercises for the Canadian Armed Forces. Responsibilities include coordinating exercise materials, collaborating with military personnel, and occasional travel. This multi-year contract provides competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Profit-sharing plan

Gym membership discounts

Health Spending Account

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in coordinating military exercises for the Canadian Armed Forces.
• 5+ years in planning and debriefing operational military teams.
• Experience in conducting DMT training exercises.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exercise planning milestone materials.
• Collaborate with CAF and RCAF participants.
• Organize hotel accommodations and rental bookings.

Skills

Experience with common synthetic environment software

Military combat operations coordination

Communication plans preparation

Operational military team briefing

Joint or combined military exercises

Job description

Company Description

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company specializing in purpose-built solutions for government and industry. We deliver mission-critical solutions in systems engineering, simulation and training, and program management as well as in cyber, infrastructure, and operational domains. Through embedded teams, advisory services, and integrated project delivery, we apply deep expertise and innovative thinking to strengthen Canada’s national security.

For nearly 60 years, we’ve recruited veterans and citizens whose leadership, technical expertise, and operational experience align with the work we do for clients such as the Department of National Defence, Public Safety Canada, and other federal agencies. Guided by a social mandate, we create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and citizens who share a passion for the safety and security of Canadians.

We bring together people who share a passion for purpose, growth, and contributing to Canada’s safety and security. We prioritize your success by fostering internal growth in a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace. Our employees have access to a wide variety of developmental opportunities, including the chance to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Job Description

REF: 001

Military Simulation Training Exercise Planner to join our growing team!

If you have retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force (or other branch) at the rank of Sergeant to Captain, you might be interested in this role!! It’s part of a multi-year contract that ADGA holds with DND, in the Ottawa area in support of Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) exercises. There could be some occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate updates to exercise planning milestone materials on the Dashboard
• Coordinate technical requirements and scheduling required for assigned exercises with the Exercise and Simulation Branch.
• Collaborate on a continual basis with the CAF and RCAF participants in addition to the Exercise Hosting units and Directors.
• Organize and coordinate the hotel accommodations and rental car bookings as required.
• Support staff-checking of Requests for Information
• Deliver support at exercise event as needed.
• Briefing leadership, participants and other stakeholders assigned to the Exercises.
• Provide feedback and advice to scenario developers or computer-generated forces technical team members.
• Predict implications of network architecture issues (managed by others) to anticipate and mitigate impact on training audience and other training partners.
• Support Lead Planners where required, particularly for Canadian hosted DST exercises and activities, which entail a higher degree of effort for the “Exercise and Simulation” branch.

Qualifications

• Experience using at least 1 of the common synthetic environment / computer general forces software applications such as
  • JSAF, VBS, VR Forces, AWSIM) in a military training environment.
• 3+ years of experience in one of the following:
  • Coordinating military combat operations or exercises for the Canadian Armed Forces or for an allied military
  • Coordinating simulated combat operations or exercise for the Canadian Armed Forces or for an allied military.
• 5+ years of experience: planning, leading, briefing and/or debriefing operational military teams or preparing communication plans, or doing operations analysis.
• Experience in exercise planning, developing, conducting of DMT (Distributed Mission Training) collective training exercises
• Experience participating in coalition (joint or combined) military DMT (Distributed Mission Training) exercises.

Additional Information

• Must be available for on-site full-time work. ((and flexible to work at various Ottawa locations as needed - depending on location of training exercise)
• There could be occasional travel to Trenton, and other bases as needed.
• Required to hold a valid Secret level 2 clearance with PSPC for the contract, as well as a Controlled Goods Certificate.
• We offer great benefits and a stable contract. This role is a multi-year contract with DND.
• Looking for a solid team player, who is looking to learn and grow within their role. This contract is a long-term opportunity.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.