Policy & Program Advisor

Adecco is currently hiring a Policy & Program Advisor to provide policy guidance, stakeholder coordination, requirements analysis, and program support for complex defence and interoperability initiatives in Ottawa, ON.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), joint operations, communications and information systems, capability development, or defence program management environments.

• Pay Rate: $85 - $120/hour

• Location: Ottawa, ON | Travel as required

• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Job type: Temporary 48 weeks with possibility of extension | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate C5ISR-T concepts, processes, governance frameworks, and operational models

• Provide policy advice and strategic guidance related to defence modernization initiatives

• Support capability transition planning from program development to operational implementation

• Analyze, document, and assess C5ISR-T requirements and interoperability needs

• Develop strategic context documents, reports, and policy recommendations

• Coordinate with CAF, DND, Allied partners, and government stakeholders to support capability development initiatives

• Ensure stakeholder requirements are incorporated into modernization programs

• Support policy alignment across operational, force development, and sustainment organizations

• Produce documentation supporting command and control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance initiatives

Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, or a related field

• Minimum 3 years of experience in program management, project portfolio management, or capability development

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Command and Control (C2), C5ISR-T, Joint Communications Information Systems, or defence policy development

• Strong understanding of CAF, DND, interoperability, governance, and military capability frameworks

• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills

• Ability to travel within North America, Europe, and Australia as required

• PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP®, or CAPM® certification is preferred

• Experience supporting CAF, CJFC, CJCI, DJMDR, JISR, or related defence organizations is preferred

• Experience with multinational or allied defence programs and interoperability initiatives is preferred

• Current Secret Security Clearance, or held a Secret Clearance within the last 6 months.

• Legally authorized to work and reside in Canada.

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

If you're passionate about defence capability development, military modernization, interoperability, and strategic policy, apply today! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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