Company Description
ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery.
With 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty.
Guided by a strong social mandate, the company creates meaningful employment for veterans of the CAF and RCMP and other professionals committed to public service, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace that supports career development, professional growth, and impactful work across Canada.
Job Description
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ADGA is seeking a Needs Analysis and Researcher to support the development and implementation of a new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability.
This is a high-impact role supporting a new capability for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). You will support the development of requirements and research planning activities for C-UAS capability development and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support the identification and documentation of use-cases, user-needs, systems and integration requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and document analysis.
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Lead and support capability gap analyses, capability and capacity requirements against operational demand and use cases.
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Lead and support the identification of research requirements to close capability and capacity gaps.
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Lead and support studies and review state-of-the-art in C-UAS capabilities and make recommendations to close capability gaps.
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Liaise with government, industry and research stakeholders to identify C-UAS synergies and opportunities for collaboration.
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Provide recommendations to management on options for C-UAS solutions; and
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Participate in meetings and briefings as required.
Qualifications
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The ability to assess emerging aviation, uncrewed systems, and robotics technologies against operational use cases to identify capability gaps and research needs will be considered a strong asset.
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Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related engineering or business discipline focused on process management
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Minimum 7 years of experience (within the last 10 years ) as a Business Analyst, ideally within government, defence, or large-scale, complex programs, with experience in each of the following:
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Business Process Management (BPM) across the full lifecycle, including discovery, modeling, analysis, measurement, improvement, optimization, and automation
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Business Process Mapping, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and structured documentation of current and future-state processes
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Process Digitization, with experience transforming legacy, paper-based, or manual workflows into secure, IT-enabled digital processes that improve efficiency and enable automation
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Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement, with demonstrated skill of identifying objectives, scope, inputs/outputs, data requirements, actors, and operational contexts across diverse stakeholder groups
Additional Information
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Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
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Familiarity with DND processes would be considered a strong asset.
If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
- Our recruitment systems include artificial intelligence–enabled tools; however, AI is not used to screen, evaluate, or make decisions about applicants for this role.
- Unless otherwise stated, all job postings reflect a current vacancy at the time of publication.
Work-Life Balance
We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).
Belong@ADGA
ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.
Compensation
Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.
