Senior Navy Exercise Director

Adga-Group; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ADGA Group is seeking a Senior Navy Exercise Director to provide technical leadership on complex client engagements, leading the delivery of DMOC and FST related solutions and mentoring team members. The role focuses on Fleet Synthetic Training and maintaining DMOC readiness, with on-site work in Esquimalt, BC.

This posting targets a mid-September start; candidates must hold or obtain a Secret Level II clearance and be able to work on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least one simulation environment or general forces software (JSAF, VBS, VR Forces, AWSIM).
• 3+ years coordinating military combat operations or exercises for the CAF or allied forces.
• 5+ years planning, leading, briefing and/or debriefing military teams or developing communication plans.
• Experience in exercise planning and DMT collective training exercises.
• Experience participating in coalition DMT exercises.
• Previous military leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform DMOC and FST system management services for the Royal Canadian Navy DMOC and Fleet Synthetic Training.
• Support RCN FST strategy, concepts, experimentation and capability development.
• Support FST technology development through evaluation of new simulation products for training objectives.
• Support FST exercises, trials, tests and evaluations.
• Assist with delivery of exercise training and demonstrations related to DMOC and FST.
• May assume the DMOC Manager role overseeing day-to-day activities of personnel.

Skills

Military operations coordination

Exercise planning

Operational leadership

Communication plans

Tools

JSAF

VBS

VR Forces

AWSIM

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 110,000 - CAD 124,000 - yearly

Company Description

ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery. With nearly 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty. Guided by a strong social mandate, the company creates meaningful employment for veterans of the CAF and RCMP and other professionals committed to public service, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace that supports career development, professional growth, and impactful work across Canada.

Job Description

At ADGA, our teams support Government and industry partners on projects that protect critical systems and strengthen operational readiness. We are seeking a Senior Navy Exercise Director to provide technical leadership and expertise on complex, high-impact client engagements.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of specialized solutions, support, and mentor team members, and have an opportunity to contribute across a variety of projects and initiatives. Within this role the successful candidate will support the development and delivery of Fleet Synthetic Training and conduct exercises to ensure that the software and equipment that comprise the Distributed Mission Operations Centre are maintained to a high state of readiness.

This posting is for an anticipated position expected to commence in mid-September. To accommodate the required security clearance process, we are accepting applications in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform RCN (Royal Canadian Navy) DMOC (Distributed Mission Operations Centre) and FST (Fleet Synthetic Training) system management services.
• Support RCN FST strategy, concepts, experimentation and capability development.
• Support RCN FST technology development through the identification, analysis, and evaluation of new simulation products to support RCN training objectives.
• Support RCN FST exercises, trials, tests and evaluations.
• Assist with the delivery of exercise training and demonstrations related to the DMOC and FST.
• May be required to assume the role of the DMOC Manager. Their responsibilities include managing the day-to-day activities of various personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience using at least 1 of the common synthetic environment or computer general forces software applications such as
  • JSAF, VBS, VR Forces, AWSIM
• 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.
• Previous military leadership experience.

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance VCR and Controlled Goods clearances.
• Must be able to go onsite in Esquimalt, BC 5 days a week.
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. We will consider candidates for either employment or consultant arrangements. Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Our recruitment systems include artificial intelligence–enabled tools; however, AI is not used to screen, evaluate, or make decisions about applicants for this role.