Job Description

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Position Overview

Calian is seeking a Intermediate Custom eLearning Programmer to support our client within the Department of National Defence (DND). This is a part-time contract opportunity with approx. 100hours given a year.



Location


Ottawa, ON
Job Type


Part Time
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Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance to DSOC staff on scenario development, acting as subject matter expert (SME) on MAK VR Forces and VBS 4 software. Modify Simulation Model Sets (SMS) of entities used in simulations to meet training and operational requirements. Manage Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) enumeration validation, including conducting coalition-level DIS comparison and testing events. Program keyboard shortcuts and configure peripheral equipment such as Stream Deck, joysticks, and other input devices. Develop solutions to address discrepancies between real-world operations and CGF software, with emphasis on Maritime/Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations, including RADAR, Electronic Warfare, Acoustics, and Sonobuoy sensor simulation. Support development and refinement of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform simulations, including MQ9B, by advising on fighter force elements such as detection, strike coordination, and damage assessment. Integrate Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) from the Mapping & Charting Establishment (MCE) into simulation scenarios. Maintain thorough documentation of work products, model sets, and scenario materials in accordance with Branch IM policies. Provide regular verbal updates on scenario development, model, terrain, and software issues during DSOC Sync meetings.
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Qualifications

as a minimum, earned a college diploma acquired at least 3 years' experience in programming web applications using Java, C language or script language, and secondary programs (file structure) and/or databases, as of the closing date and time of the resulting request for proposal developed and integrated at least 2 automated training or web-based training courses over the past 3 years as of the closing date and time of the resulting request for proposal optimized the performance of multimedia resources, including audio, video and still images for at least 2 eLearning products as of the closing date and time of the resulting request for proposal Recent experience with software in relation to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) / Royal Canadian air Force (RCAF) Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) including Mission Support System, MAK VR Forces, and/or Virtual BattleSpace (VBS) Experience with civilian gaming systems, cloud connection, and having some form of affinity for "gamification" of distributed military Distributed Synthetic Training (DST)
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Additional Requirements

Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance. Must be a Canadian citizen. Ability to work on-site.

Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.