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Brad J.S. Dennis
163 Saltspring Private
Kanata, Ontario
K2M 0B1
613-254-7469 (Home)
204-509-8261 (Mobile)
Career Objective
To obtain employment in Standards and Evaluation.
Career Summary
Maintained and enforced high standards of training and performance in all activities relating to
weather observing, weather briefing, forecasting, training, administration and equipment.
Education
OSSGD (Honours), 1984, Sherwood Secondary School, Hamilton, Ontario
DND Officer Professional Development Program, Military Law (Honours), April 2005
Military Second Language Training Programme (MSLTP), 2009, CFB Shearwater, NS
Professional History
2014 – Present – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER – CANADIAN ARMED FORCES,
NATIONAL DEFENSE HEADQUARTERS, OTTAWA
Canadian Forces Senior Meteorological Inspector – Top Secret security clearance
Ensure Canadian Forces Weather and Oceanographic Services, equipment and weather
programs adhere to all National and International meteorological standards.
Plan and conduct technical inspections requiring coordination with many stakeholders.
Analyse staff performance and provide recommendations to improve training programs.
Write detailed inspection reports in accordance with Manual of Network Inspections.
Develop training courseware by synthesizing many references, policies, and procedures.
Revise written Service Level Agreements within the Department of National Defence.
Provide verbal and written advice to Directors in an insightful and effective manner.
Recommend changes to improve overall effectiveness of various military weather programs.
Act independently and display resourcefulness and initiative.
2010 – 2014 – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER – CANADIAN FORCES SCHOOL OF
METEOROLOGY, 17 WING, WINNIPEG
Advisor, Training Performance and Evaluation Master Warrant Officer
Evaluate the effectiveness of training and develop and maintain training plans and
courseware for highly technical courses in accordance with the ADDIE model.
Create learning content in a digital learning management system and invigilate practical and
written summative assessments in both official languages.
Chair staff course evaluation meetings and analyse training gaps to improve pedagogy.
Monitor instructor performance and provide comprehensive feedback and mentorship.
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Instruct and enforce leadership principles and proper conduct of all personnel.
Administer student records of performance and provide input at training review boards.
2009 – 2010 – 2 CANADIAN FORCES TRAINING HEADQUARTERS, WINNIPEG
Meteorological Technician (Met Tech) Occupation Training Desk Officer
Develop and maintain trade qualification standards with Training Development Officers.
Chair working groups to develop training and airworthiness policy standards.
Maintain an annual training budget for the entire DND Met Tech occupation.
Plan, administer and provide funding to conduct Meteorological Technician courses based
on Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education requirements.
2006 – 2008 – WARRANT OFFICER – CANADIAN FORCES METEOROLOGY AND
OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE, HALIFAX
Senior Office Manager
Supervise staff and ensure the office complies with all policies and procedures.
Account for supplies, equipment and services by ensuring physical and information security.
Apply and enforce safe practices in the workplace as the General Safety Officer.
Write annual staff performance assessments and conduct personnel evaluation interviews.
Enforce high standards of conduct and behaviour in the workplace.
Chair working groups to ensure effective integration and consistency of operational weather
programs, including personnel training and national weather observer recertification.
Promote physical and positive mental fitness in the workplace by planning group activities.
Critical thinker able to make quick decisions and respond logically to resolve issues.
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office courses: Access, Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
Relevant Courses and Training
Graduate of Analysis, Design and Evaluation Training, Canadian Forces Training
Development Centre, CFB Borden, Ontario, 2010
Instructor Supervisor Course, 17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2010
Public Service Second Language Training (SLT), Shearwater, NS. (Tested Jun 2009,
obtained general second official language qualification BBB in French)
Environment Canada Meteorology Inspector Course, Downsview, Ontario, 2009
Licensed Transport Canada Private Pilot, 2003
Canadian Forces Meteorological Forecasting Course, Canadian Forces School of
Meteorology, Winnipeg, 2002
References
References available upon request.