Senior Technical Expert

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ADGA is hiring a Senior Technical Lead!

In this role you will configure Canadian Navy Total Learning Architecture (TLA) components establish data interoperability (so learner activities in Moodle and simulators produce unified learner records) implement a learning analytics framework and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders.

The Technical Lead (Cloud Native Data Expert0 must also configure content delivery components and create new or integrate existing training content into the Synthetic Training Hub and Navy content delivery systems.

Tasks will include:

• Configure the major TLA (Total Learning Architect) components in the Navy environment Learning Management System Learning Object Repository Learning Record Stores Sailor Learning Platform Synthetic Training Hub and Competency and Skills Management System digital threads and prepare them to interoperate within the integrated architecture.
  • • Configure and Initialize LRS for xAPI data
    • Work with the team to define or import xAPI Profiles that standardize the verbs activities and data formats for statements coming from Moodle and the Synthetic Training Hub.
    • Connect Synthetic Training Hub to LRS and confirm simulation records verify learning event results.
    • Support the development of LRS dashboards to view incoming data for ongoing validation.
• Establish and prove data flow and interoperability. Integrate the components so they exchange data smoothly. Validate that learner activity data flows from source systems to the records store and that all systems share a common data understanding
  • Implement xAPI data pipeline: Ensure all learning events generate xAPI statements and arrive in the LRS.
  • Verify data semantics including verbs activity types competencies taxonomies and identifiers.
• Validate end to end TLA data flow.
  • Perform test scenarios to establish TLA data flows are working through the Total Learning Architecture.
  • Data consistency checks to ensure xAPI statements appear and reference the same learner.
  • Simulate a high volume of learner data generation to monitor LRS integrations.
  • Confirm that sensitive data is handled correctly in the fowls.
  • Document data flows to capture TLA maturity development of Horizon.
• Configure and implement Learning Analytics and reporting.
  • Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to define the metrics to track.
  • Set up data integration for analytic reporting by enabling LRS built in reporting and PowerBI reports.
  • Support the build of interactive training performance dashboards for Learner Instructor/Training Manager and Command.
• Plan and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate the solution.
  • Develop a UAT plan focusing on User Centred Design principles.
  • Coordinate and create UAT test scripts.
  • Prepare the test environment.
  • Support and observe testing.
  • Capture feedback and identify issue through a UAT feedback log.
  • Validate and report on UAT.
• Provide SME support to the project team.
• Determine and report on the level of effort and any material costs for development.

Qualifications :

• Must have a Bachelors Degree from a Canadian University in the field related to this position OR a recognized College Technical Diploma in the field related to this position.
• At least 4 years experience in the last 5 years performing the role of a Technical Expert in the field related
• Require knowledge and experience in designing developing cloud architecture networks storage environment (or transferable skills technologies) that can build test monitor adjust user data control and access for individuals and platform power users in activating products training assets with varying demand levels and periods. 
  • Experience deriving functional requirements
  • Experience designing simulation software
  • Experience investigating software products for use and integration into Cloud native scenarios
  • Generated test plans and procedures as well as written test reports
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and/or Kubernetes
  • Experience with the Linux command line and shell scripting.

Additional Information :

• Candidates must be eligible to apply and maintain the Federal Government Secret level 2 security clearance. A Controlled Goods Certificate will also be required.
• Client confirmed the work is remote but will need to attend meetings in Ottawa office as needed.

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.

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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