Human Factors Specialist
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Job Summary
Fleetways Transition to Service department is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to join the team. As a Human Factors & Systems Integration Specialist you will help ensure complex systems are designed with the end user in mind. Working as part of multidisciplinary project teams you will apply human factors ergonomics and human-centred design principles to support system development testing and this role you will contribute to activities that improve usability safety accessibility and operational effectiveness throughout the system lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineers project teams and stakeholders to identify user needs evaluate design solutions and support verification and validation work will support the design integration and delivery of complex marine and defence systems including programs that contribute to the Royal Canadian Navys future fleet of naval vessels. By helping ensure systems equipment workspaces and processes are designed with the user in mind you will play an important role in enhancing operational effectiveness and the overall user is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in human factors human performance ergonomics user research systems engineering kinesiology or related disciplines who are interested in applying human-centred design principles to complex real-world challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop execute and maintain Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and Human Systems Integration (HSI) activities in alignment with project requirements applicable standards and customer expectations.
- Apply human-centred design principles to support the development of safe effective and user-friendly systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to identify user needs and integrate human considerations into system design and development activities.
- Support verification and validation activities including human integration testing usability assessments and user evaluations.
- Review and assess design changes identifying potential impacts risks and opportunities related to system performance usability integration testing and acceptance.
- Contribute to the development documentation and review of HFE and HSI deliverables throughout the system lifecycle.
- Provide recommendations to improve user experience operational effectiveness safety and overall system performance.
- Participate in Integrated Project Teams and Working Groups providing expertise and guidance on human factors and human systems integration considerations.
- Support the evaluation of system requirements concepts interfaces procedures training approaches and operating environments from a human-centred perspective.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Factors Ergonomics Kinesiology Engineering Occupational Therapy Industrial Design or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience applying human-centred design human factors ergonomics human performance user research usability systems engineering or Human Systems Integration principles in a professional environment.
- Experience contributing to system design testing validation requirements analysis user research or operational assessments.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Assets
- Experience with Human Systems Integration (HSI) and/or Human Factors Engineering (HFE) methodologies.
- Experience within defence marine aerospace transportation healthcare manufacturing or other safety-critical industries.
- Familiarity with verification and validation activities usability testing task analysis human-machine interface evaluation or risk assessment.
- Experience supporting military government or regulated programs.
- Knowledge of DND NATO or defence-related standards and practices.
Were committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including those from underrepresented groups and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to thrive.
We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please let us knowwere happy to help.
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About Company
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more
