Job Description
As a key member of the End User Product Development Team (PDT), the Naval Operations Integration Specialist helps ensure that future Royal Canadian Navy operators receive systems, equipment, and documentation that are safe, effective, and ready for operational use. This role bridges operational experience and technical delivery, bringing a practical, end‑user perspective to how shipboard systems are introduced and used in service. The Specialist leads and supports the development of Operability Statements (OPSTATs), working with subject matter experts to ensure they clearly describe how equipment will be operated, supported, and maintained in real‑world naval environments. The Naval Operations Integration Specialist works closely with Human Systems Integration (HSI), Training, and Crewing teams to ensure operational information is accurately reflected in training, staffing, and skill requirements. Working within the River‑class Destroyer Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, this role represents fleet and operator needs, supports the assessment of engineering changes, and contributes to documentation, system testing, trials, and ship acceptance activities. Overall, the role plays a key part in ensuring new and updated systems are ready to be safely and effectively brought into naval service.
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- Monitor subcontractor progress and milestone delivery of Operability Statements (OPSTATs).
- Coordinate SME reviews and prepare OPSTATs for submission to Canada.
- Extract task, equipment, and personnel requirements from OPSTATs to inform HSI, Training, and Crewing teams.
- Participate in CSC IPTs to represent end-user needs and ensure alignment with program standards.
- Support documentation related to requirements, design, integration, installation, and testing.
- Review engineering changes and identify impacts to system integration, test, and acceptance.
- Provide subject matter expertise during system tests, trials, and acceptance activities.
- Assist with knowledge transfer to the Royal Canadian Navy during ship acceptance.
Education
- Degree or diploma in a relevant technical or operational field (e.g., Marine Systems, Naval Operations, Engineering Technology, Human Systems Integration, or related discipline).
Experience & Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in naval operations aboard a major surface combatant (e.g., frigate or destroyer)
- Strong understanding of naval operational procedures, shipboard systems, and operator workflows.
- Experience with documentation, system evaluation, or integration support in a marine or defence environment (asset).
- Ability to interpret technical information and communicate clearly with engineering teams, operators, and project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple reviews, deliverables, and SME inputs.
- Comfortable working within complex Integrated Product Team structures