Special Advisor - Military

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Special Advisor for a 12-Month contract with client based in Ottawa, Ontario. There is the potential for a contract extension of 6-months on the initial term. The opportunity is On-site for the duration of the contract The successful candidate must hold a valid Secret Security Clearance or be eligible for it.

 

The Special Advisor will have the following responsibilities:

• Produce a draft Strategic Campaign Plan for CDS signature, focused on the Defence of Canada.

• Advance the objectives of the Critical Asset List (CAL) – Spiral 2, which include:

• (1) operationalizing the CAL;

• (2) updating the CAL with Air/Maritime and ONSAF/Arctic assets;

• (3) mapping the Critical Infrastructure across DND/CAF;

• Lead and organize Governance Committees for which SJS/DGP is a Chair, Co-Chair, or as directed. These include, but not limited to, the Defence NORAD Steering Committee (SC), The CAL SC, the Military Cooperation Committee, etc.

• Maintain accuracy of Continental Defence files and/or tasks. Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and CAF correspondence research and analysis (letters, memoranda, minutes etc.). Conduct oral presentations of subject matter at hand.

• Other duties as required;

The Special Advisor must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training;

• 10+ years of experience in Senior advisory and support responsibilities;

• 4+ years in the past 10 years supporting DND/CAF in a strategic capacity;

• Well experienced in managing, manipulating, and presenting large datasets.

• Available between 7:30-17:00 Monday-Friday during work hours;

• Available to attend work meetings outside of standard hours;

If you are interested in applying to our Special Advisor position, please submit your resume as soon as possible by clicking on the 'Apply with Adecco' button.