Junior Software Developer (Modelling & Simulation)

• Working on the clients Persistent Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) Range project (Persistent DST Range);
• Provide updates to DST Range activities on the clients Dashboard a Microsoft SQL Server database with a custom web interface deployed to the Defence Wide Area Network (DWAN) and integrated with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint;
• Coordinate with technical personnel (Core Services Section) regarding Technical requirements / calendar space required of an assigned Requests For Synthetic Effects (RFSE) Persistent DST Range activity or other initiative;
• Undertake communication with the client participants and external stakeholders;
• Coordinate the use of Persistent DST Range activities as a Force Development to Force Generation pathway in support of the clients natural training partnerships;
• Support Exercise Director and Lead Planners where required particularly for Canadian-hosted DST exercises and activities;
• Become competent with applicable software used in the scenario development hosting and refinement of the client Persistent DST Range capability.

Qualifications :

• Has a Bachelors Degree in the field of Sciences Engineering Computer Science or Mathematics OR has a College Technical Diploma related to Information Technology Software Development or Computer Science
• Minimum 1 year experience in an applicable field of software development
• Minimum 1 year experience performing the role of a Software Developer
• Experience deriving functional requirements in a modelling and simulation environment
• Experience designing simulation software in a modelling and simulation environment
• Experience programming graphics using OpenGL QT or equivalent product
• Experience developing add-ons extensions or plug-ins
• Experience designing coding and testing using C C or C# programming languages
• Experience integrating and testing software
• Experience investigating software products for use and integration into M&S applications
• Generated test plans and procedures as well as written test reports in a modelling and simulation environment

Additional Information :

• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in the NRC
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret level Clearance

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). 

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 5000 perks through Perkoplis a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time