Defence Subject Matter Expert (C4i)
About the role
Competition Number: 126062
Type: Contract
Closing Date: December 11, 2025
Category: Contract
Medicine Hat College invites applications for consultation experts for the Centre for Innovation (C4i). The SME will work in collaboration with the C4i Research Coordinator and student research assistants to gather regional feedback on procurement and innovation best practices within the defence industry. This project is to be completed by September 2026.
A little about the role:
This role reports to the C4i research coordinator and focuses on listening, learning, and translating insights into actionable recommendations for the Department of National Defence (DND). As the Defence Subject Matter Expert, you will lead a structured stakeholder engagement process to uncover pain points and opportunities within current collaboration and procurement practices.
Your primary responsibility is to design a stakeholder map and conduct interviews with defence, industry, and academic stakeholders, prioritizing defence perspectives, to understand where innovation can be accelerated, and procurement timelines optimized. You will provide recommendations that will be included in a report to DND outlining how a regional hub model could support faster, more effective collaboration.
Details:
As a successful applicant you'll have:
- Defence Ecosystem Expertise: Practical knowledge of Canadian defence stakeholders and processes (e.g., DND/CAF, PSPC procurement, DRDC, IDEaS), and how primes, SMEs and academia collaborate.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience designing and conducting interviews with senior stakeholders, synthesizing insights, and converting them into actionable recommendations.
- Project Delivery: Ability to plan, manage and deliver outputs on time, including coordination with student researchers and internal teams.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication suited to external partners and leadership audiences.
Terms of Employment
Appointment Term: ASAP – September 2026
Compensation: $20,000 for the full term
Submission details:
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126062 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 11, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.
About Medicine Hat College
Known for our focus on students − and our innovative and collaborative nature – Medicine Hat College proudly serves over 8,000 learners each year. Committed to the communities of southeastern Alberta, yet mindful of global opportunities, we invite you to develop your full potential through our broad array of programs, courses and services. MHC is a proud member of Campus Alberta and welcomes partnership to benefit our students and communities. To learn how we're here for you, visit www.mhc.ab.ca.
Defence Subject Matter Expert (C4i)
About the role
Competition Number: 126062
Type: Contract
Closing Date: December 11, 2025
Category: Contract
Medicine Hat College invites applications for consultation experts for the Centre for Innovation (C4i). The SME will work in collaboration with the C4i Research Coordinator and student research assistants to gather regional feedback on procurement and innovation best practices within the defence industry. This project is to be completed by September 2026.
A little about the role:
This role reports to the C4i research coordinator and focuses on listening, learning, and translating insights into actionable recommendations for the Department of National Defence (DND). As the Defence Subject Matter Expert, you will lead a structured stakeholder engagement process to uncover pain points and opportunities within current collaboration and procurement practices.
Your primary responsibility is to design a stakeholder map and conduct interviews with defence, industry, and academic stakeholders, prioritizing defence perspectives, to understand where innovation can be accelerated, and procurement timelines optimized. You will provide recommendations that will be included in a report to DND outlining how a regional hub model could support faster, more effective collaboration.
Details:
As a successful applicant you'll have:
- Defence Ecosystem Expertise: Practical knowledge of Canadian defence stakeholders and processes (e.g., DND/CAF, PSPC procurement, DRDC, IDEaS), and how primes, SMEs and academia collaborate.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience designing and conducting interviews with senior stakeholders, synthesizing insights, and converting them into actionable recommendations.
- Project Delivery: Ability to plan, manage and deliver outputs on time, including coordination with student researchers and internal teams.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication suited to external partners and leadership audiences.
Terms of Employment
Appointment Term: ASAP – September 2026
Compensation: $20,000 for the full term
Submission details:
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126062 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 11, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.
About Medicine Hat College
Known for our focus on students − and our innovative and collaborative nature – Medicine Hat College proudly serves over 8,000 learners each year. Committed to the communities of southeastern Alberta, yet mindful of global opportunities, we invite you to develop your full potential through our broad array of programs, courses and services. MHC is a proud member of Campus Alberta and welcomes partnership to benefit our students and communities. To learn how we're here for you, visit www.mhc.ab.ca.