ILS​/Tech Writer

Position: ILS Support /Tech Writer
Are you an experienced ILS Support /Tech Writer with adequate knowledge of the field? This role maybe a good fit for you.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Logistic Support Analyst (LSA) to join our Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) department. In this role, you will work closely with other LSA analysts, the Technical Data Package (TDP) team, and many other internal departments. The primary focus will be supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) class vessels, managed by Thales under the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) contract.

Advantages

Location:

This role can be remote, but the ideal candidate would be able to work in a hybrid setting from one of the following locations:
Ottawa, ON;
Halifax, NS; or Victoria, BC.

Schedule:

Core hours are 9am–5pm local time.
Clearance Requirement:
Candidates can start with Reliability, CGP, or Trade clearance; however, Secret clearance will eventually be required.
Contract Type:
This position may be extended or could become permanent. For a permanent position, hybrid work (onsite and remote) is required.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities
Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation and delivery of Supportability Engineering and Product Support Analyses, plans, and reports, including:

· Collect, organize, and analyze technical data to support Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) activities, including Reliability, Maintainability, Failure Analysis, Life Cycle Costing, Sparing Analysis, and Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA).

· Review vendor documentation and OEM manuals to identify maintenance and support requirements.

· Conduct / review existing Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) studies, including Reliability Block Diagrams, FMECA, and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).

· Support the management and organization of data within LSAR tools and the Maximo maintenance management system.

· Collaborate with engineering, procurement, service delivery, Technical Authorities, and ship staff to validate updates and resolve maintenance/documentation queries.

· Develop Maintenance Plans, Preventive or Corrective Maintenance Schedules, Instructions, Performance Tests, and Spare Parts Lists with Provisioning Technical Data for new or modified ship systems.

· Support the development of Equipment Family Trees, User Manuals, and Training Material.

· Maintain and revise existing CFTOs, incorporating updates from OEM manuals, specifications, and preventive maintenance routines.

· Create, review, and process Document Change Requests; assist in preparing Change Packages to ensure technical data reflects the latest system/equipment configuration.

· Assist in the preparation of technical proposals and project plans.

· Provide technically accurate reports and deliverables on time and in accordance with contract requirements.

· Attend meetings and respond promptly to requests.

· Communicate and collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams on in-service support matters.

· Maintain awareness of project contract terms, conditions, and applicable product lines.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

· 5+ years of relevant industry or military logistics experience.

· Degree/diploma in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent military/industry background in logistics support.

· Above average Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, service delivery, and ship staff.

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