Obsolescence Specialist (remote or hybrid Ottawa)
- Ottawa, ON
- Hybrid
- Posted Oct 8, 2026
- 1 position
$85,000–$100,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Obsolescence Specialist provides Integrated Logistic Support engineering and analysis with a focus on software application-level obsolescence. Responsibilities include maintaining the Obsolescence Management Plan, tracking software dependencies, and mitigating obsolescence risks for configuration items.
Job details
Obsolescence Specialist (ILS - remote or hybrid - Kanata) SECRET Cleared FULL-TIME PERMANENT, W/ BENEFITS HYBRID, REMOTE or On-Site (West end Ottawa) Job Description: Our client is seeking an Obsolescence Specialist to join our team. The Obsolescence Specialist provides Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) engineering and analysis with an emphasis on software application-level obsolescence, including logistic support analysis, dependability, maintenance planning, technical documentation, publications, and training for obsolescence concerns. Responsibilities: ∙Support the development and maintenance of the Obsolescence Management Plan and related obsolescence forecasting activities. ∙Contribute to the Obsolescence Management Plan for software application-level obsolescence concerns. ∙Investigate, collaboratively define, and develop a centralized list of high-level software dependencies for a prioritized list of Configuration Items (CIs) documented in the System Breakdown Structure (SBS). High-level software dependencies may include, but are not limited to, versions of Java supported, versions of Operating Software (OS) supported, and any additional major dependencies identified in the software obsolescence roadmap. ∙Track obsolescence information, which may include, but is not limited to, software application version up-rev cycles, software application patching cycles, upcoming changes to licensing models, and obsolescence waivers. ∙Maintain traceability between the obsolescence report and the approved Configuration Item. ∙Research and track software obsolescence risk for assigned Configuration Items (CIs), including end-of-life and end-of-support timelines. ∙Identify emerging obsolescence trends and escalate high-priority obsolescence risks to the Obsolescence Working Group. ∙Maintain traceability and documentation across obsolescence risk assessments and mitigation artifacts. ∙Support Configuration and Data Management audits, ensuring obsolescence data remains accurate and current. ∙Maintain and contribute to obsolescence tracking artifacts and support Obsolescence Working Group activities within the Collaborative Work Environment (CWE), ensuring compliance with stakeholder-defined formatting, documentation, and reporting requirements. ∙Participate in obsolescence risk review meetings and provide input on assigned mitigation deliverables. ∙Support the implementation and tracking of approved obsolescence mitigation and waiver actions. ∙Prepare and update obsolescence status reports and client-facing documentation as required. ∙Attend monthly Obsolescence Meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of obsolescence processes. ∙Apply Integrated Logistic Support Analysis methods to help identify, assess, and mitigate obsolescence issues across the system lifecycle. ∙Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, refinement, and reviews, to support obsolescence tracking within the program schedule. ∙Perform other obsolescence-related duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: ∙Must possess an active SECRET security clearance. ∙Must be eligible to be vetted as part of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). ∙Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or demonstrated experience performing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities. ∙Proficiency in Excel data management. ∙Detail-oriented, with strong systems thinking. ∙In-depth knowledge of application licensing methods. ∙Expertise in version control and change management. ∙Ability to work with and maintain legacy systems. ∙Experience managing relationships with software vendors. ∙Knowledge in infrastructure software frameworks and their deployment (Java, .NET, virtualization technologies). ∙Strong computer literacy with proven experience with Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential. ∙Experience interfacing between various internal and external stakeholders. ∙Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities. ∙Experience within procurement, finance, project management, or warehouse environments is desirable. ∙Language: English (essential). Benefits 3-4 week vacation, full benefits; work on-site (Kanata), hybrid or remote! 85-100k Salary. For consideration, qualified should apply on-line or contact jobs@thesourcestaffing .com stating the role in the subject line.
What you’ll do
The Obsolescence Specialist provides Integrated Logistic Support engineering and analysis with a focus on software application-level obsolescence. Responsibilities include maintaining the Obsolescence Management Plan, tracking software dependencies, and mitigating obsolescence risks for configuration items.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active SECRET security clearance and a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Proficiency in Excel, version control, and experience with infrastructure software frameworks are essential requirements.
Benefits
- Vacation
- Full benefits
Listed skills
- Change Management · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- .NET · Preferred
- Java · Preferred
- data management · Preferred
- Stakeholder Management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Integrated Logistic Support
- Obsolescence Management
- Software Engineering
- Data Management
- Excel
- Version Control
- Change Management
- Infrastructure Software Frameworks
- Java
- .NET
- Virtualization Technologies
- Systems Thinking
- Configuration Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Secret Clearance
- Organizational Skills
- Software Frameworks
- Planning
- Java (Programming Language)
- .NET Framework
- Microsoft Excel
- Auditing
- Management
- Computer Science
- Computer Literacy
- Information Technology
- Configuration Item
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Operating Systems
- English Language
- Finance
- Forecasting
- Warehousing
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Risk Analysis
- System Lifecycle
- Technical Documentation
- Timelines
- Virtualization
- Mitigation
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