Submarine Technical Training SME

The Submarine Technical Training SME is responsible for providing Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) submarine operations and training expertise to the Training Systems Integration (TSI) team as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME). As the SME, you will serve as the primary engineering and technical authority for submarine engineering disciplines (propulsion, power generation/distribution, hotel services, auxiliary systems, atmosphere control, trim/buoyancy, damage control, weapons, sensors and platform survivability). You will contribute to the analysis, design, and validation of training solutions that prepare submariners to operate, monitor, diagnose, and recover submarine systems safely and effectively.  Also, you will guide scenario design, simulation fidelity requirements, data‑driven performance measurement, and instructor development for engineering and technical occupation pipelines across shore-based and at‑sea training.

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  Extensive operational experience within the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) submarine service or a comparable national naval submarine service.

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  Demonstrated expertise in submarine systems engineering, operations, maintenance, or instruction.

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  Experience applying a System Approach to Training (SAT), including CFITES or an equivalent framework.

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  Strong understanding of CAF Military Employment Structure and its application to training development and execution.

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  Experience conducting training needs analysis and developing operator and maintainer training solutions.

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  Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

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  Proficiency with Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio).

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  Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, both on-site and remotely.

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  Eligibility to meet Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements, Level II (NATO SECRET) security clearance, and ITAR requirements.

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  Legal authorization to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid Work Permit).

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  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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  Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines.

• Experience as a submarine Systems Engineer or Technician with extensive involvement in planning and executing submarine system maintenance.

• Experience planning and executing naval operations, training, or maintenance at sea or within Naval Engineering and Test Establishments, Fleet Maintenance Facilities, or equivalent organizations.

• Demonstrated naval leadership experience.

• Knowledge and experience with maritime condition-based maintenance.

• Experience with modern training technologies, including simulation, e-learning, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and synthetic training environments.

• Experience designing or evaluating submarine training, testing, and student assessment programs.

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