Operations Liaison Coordinator
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Calian is seeking an Operations Liaison Coordinator to support a national Department of National Defence (DND) project. In this role, you will act as the primary link between project teams and DND/CAF stakeholders across multiple locations, coordinating communications, site visits, operational requirements, and scheduling activities to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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Position Overview
Calian is seeking an Operations Liaison Coordinator to support a national Department of National Defence (DND) project. In this role, you will act as the primary link between project teams and DND/CAF stakeholders across multiple locations, coordinating communications, site visits, operational requirements, and scheduling activities to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication plans for geographically dispersed DND/CAF organizations holding equipment of interest to the project.
- Once a specific base or area has been identified the Communications Officer will establish and build relationships with local DND/CAF personnel identified as the Office of Primary Interest (OPI).
- Coordinate with the local OPIs to establish available dates for visits, security clearances, site access, access to equipment, visit requests, and supporting personnel requirements.
- Work extensively with the internal Calian team to confirm team visits, site information schedule, and hire personnel requirements to support the project.
- Oversee the marking operations and assessments for your given geographic location, reporting back any issues to the appropriate internal Calian team
- Support three to five geographically dispersed Calian teams as they serial mark equipment/fabricate tags.
- Create communications support materials.
- Express and exchange information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ensure information is communicated to the appropriate people in a timely manner.
- Determine target audiences to better develop messages.
- Identify and determine communications impediments and barriers.
- Provide suggestions on measures to improve the communications process.
- Must have familiarity with internal DND communications
- Must currently hold or be eligible for Secret (Level II) Clearance, or higher, with the Government of Canada
- Must have a minimum 36 months of experience performing the following activities: planning, researching, modifying, assisting, writing and/or reviewing memos, manuals, and other non-journalistic articles with conformance to established standards; developing and implementing communication strategies and plans; and, providing advice on matters relating to policy/program development approaches or options and communications planning alternatives (internal or external)
- Must have successfully completed a University degree (in any field) or College diploma (in any field)
- Must have demonstrated experience working with the Canadian Armed Forces, including familiarity with military operations, structure, and defence program environments, enabling effective collaboration within CAF-led projects and initiatives
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate communications and operational logistics between Calian project teams and DND/CAF stakeholders, including site visits, access, clearances, scheduling, and personnel requirements. Support geographically dispersed teams conducting equipment marking and assessments, report issues, and develop materials and recommendations to improve communications.
Requirements
Applicants must have familiarity with internal DND communications, current eligibility for Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance or higher, and at least 36 months of relevant communications planning, writing, and advisory experience. A university degree or college diploma in any field and demonstrated experience working with the Canadian Armed Forces are also required.
Skills
- DND Communications
- Communications Planning
- Site Visit Coordination
- Scheduling
- Security Clearance Coordination
- Site Access Coordination
- Project Coordination
- Team Coordination
- Equipment Marking Operations
- Communications Materials Development
- Clear Written and Verbal Communication
- Audience Analysis
- Communications Barrier Identification
- Canadian Armed Forces Collaboration
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- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Department of National Defence
- Canadian Armed Forces
- DND/CAF
- Secret Level II Clearance
- Internal DND Communications
- Communications Plans
- Communications Strategies
- Communications Materials
- Policy Development
- Program Development
- Communications Planning Alternatives
- Office of Primary Interest
- Site Visits
- Security Clearances
- Site Access
- Equipment Access
- Visit Requests
- Operational Requirements
- Project Delivery
- Equipment Marking
- Assessments
- Tag Fabrication
- Military Operations
- Defence Programs
- Stakeholder Coordination