📍 Medicine Hat, AB | 🕒 Full-Time | Travel Required
🛠️ About the Role
The Field Operations Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating Field Services personnel in the safe and effective delivery of customer and internal operations, deployments, training and trials. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership, including planning resources, operating and maintaining Uncrewed Vehicle Systems (UVS), resolving technical and operational issues, and supporting customer and internal business requirements. The Team Lead also coaches and develops team members while ensuring activities are delivered in accordance with safety, quality, security and operational requirements.Lead and coordinate Field Services personnel during assigned operations, deployments, training and trials.
🔧 What You’ll Do
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Prepare, assemble, test, configure, operate, recover and maintain UVS and associated equipment in accordance with approved technical documentation and procedures.
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Act as an operational interface with customers, communicating requirements, capabilities, constraints and operational risks.
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Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable safety, quality, security and environmental requirements, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
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Undertake worldwide travel, potentially at short notice and for extended periods, including operations at military facilities, ranges, remote locations and aboard ships.
🎓 What You Bring
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Significant experience within an operational, technical, engineering, defence, aviation, maritime or comparable safety-sensitive environment.
Desirable
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Experience with electronics, communications, IT, engines, composites, payloads, launch/recovery systems or GSE.
Skill Requirements
🔐 Security
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the Government of Canada security clearance required for the position
- Must be eligible for and maintain a clear background check, including criminal record screening, as required for security clearance
- Able to obtain a NATO Secret Clearance
Travel Requirements
- This role may require local, domestic, and/or international travel depending on business needs.
- Travel may be occasional, periodic, or frequent, and may include day trips, overnight stays, or extended assignments.
- Travel is typically undertaken for purposes such as customer support, site visits, field operations, training, audits, installation, testing, or business development activities.
- Travel may be planned in advance or occur on short notice, depending on operational requirements.
- While travelling, employees may be required to work flexible or extended hours, including adapting to different time zones.
- Travel may involve working in customer sites, industrial environments, field locations, or other non-office settings.
- Employees are required to maintain a valid passport and any necessary visas, security clearances, or other travel documentation relevant to assigned travel.
- Travel to certain locations may require compliance with health-related entry requirements, including vaccinations or immunizations, as mandated by applicable authorities or site requirements.
💡 Why QinetiQ?
We offer a high-performing, inclusive work environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.
You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Extended health and wellness spending accounts
- RRSP/TFSA matching
- Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
- And more!
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