40 Human Factors jobs in Canada
Human Factors Engineering Analyst
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At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
- Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
- Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.
We currently have a new opportunity for a Human Factors Engineering Analyst to join our Calgary or Ottawa team. Working with a team of Human Factors, User Experience experts and designers, you will define the problem space and the end user needs while advocating and expressing those needs to the engineering and development community. You will make decisions based on Human Factors principles, research and usability testing for military systems, ensuring the soldiers have the tools they need to be effective. The end result is an iterative user centred design process to ensure usable interfaces; which need to be effectively communicated through written and verbal presentations to the design teams and customers.
Your day to day:
- Human Factors Analysis to identify end user needs (Task Analysis, Workload, End User Analysis) from concept to implementation
- Employing human factors principles, standards (MIL-STDS, ANSI, ISO etc), and research to a design to ensure a more effective and usable user interface.
- Create and support innovative and effective end user interfaces (hardware, software or firmware) and able to effectively communicate the design rationale.
- Communicate both the user needs and detailed user interface designs and design rationale through HFE documentation, and presentations in order to advocate for end users and a design within an integrated design team environment.
- Review equipment and system specifications for HFE requirements content.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to plan research so we can better understand our users and reveal new opportunities
- Preparing and executing various forms of in-person User Analysis and Usability Test events with the end user community resulting in detailed human factors analysis, recommendations or artefacts.
- Prepare recommendations and deliver presentations to influence and guide key stakeholders to better understanding
- Help define product requirements and understand user workflows to assist design and product teams in iterating through product discovery
- Development of or support of Human Factors analysis and artefacts (workload, task analysis, personas etc.) as well as influence the design of prototypes in a variety of mediums and fidelity as appropriate.
- Moderate workshops, in-person interviews, and remote sessions
- Facilitate research through collection, analysis and producing insights to lead the team towards better user outcomes
- Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships
- Using an iterative user centred design process to ensure usable interfaces; which need to be effectively communicated through written and verbal presentations to the design teams and customers.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Design, Psychology Kinesiology, Computer Science, Systems Design, Ergonomics, or related discipline with course work in human factors engineering/ergonomics/human computer interaction.
- 2+ years of experience in Human Factors, Human Systems, Human Computer Interaction or as a UX Researcher or UX Architect.
- Experience in analysing the results and creating artefacts illustrating the end user needs and recommendations for design.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Ideally you may also have some of the following:
- Familiar with executing Human Factors or UX in an agile environment
- Familiarity with design guidelines and standards (MIL-STD 1472, ISO and ANSI standards)
- Willingness for occasional travel
Additional Information
We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via
Human Factors Engineering Analyst
Posted today
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Job Description
Company Description
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
- Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
- Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.
We currently have a new opportunity for a Human Factors Engineering Analyst to join our Calgary or Ottawa team. Working with a team of Human Factors, User Experience experts and designers, you will define the problem space and the end user needs while advocating and expressing those needs to the engineering and development community. You will make decisions based on Human Factors principles, research and usability testing for military systems, ensuring the soldiers have the tools they need to be effective. The end result is an iterative user centred design process to ensure usable interfaces; which need to be effectively communicated through written and verbal presentations to the design teams and customers.
Your day to day:
- Human Factors Analysis to identify end user needs (Task Analysis, Workload, End User Analysis) from concept to implementation
- Employing human factors principles, standards (MIL-STDS, ANSI, ISO etc), and research to a design to ensure a more effective and usable user interface.
- Create and support innovative and effective end user interfaces (hardware, software or firmware) and able to effectively communicate the design rationale.
- Communicate both the user needs and detailed user interface designs and design rationale through HFE documentation, and presentations in order to advocate for end users and a design within an integrated design team environment.
- Review equipment and system specifications for HFE requirements content.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to plan research so we can better understand our users and reveal new opportunities
- Preparing and executing various forms of in-person User Analysis and Usability Test events with the end user community resulting in detailed human factors analysis, recommendations or artefacts.
- Prepare recommendations and deliver presentations to influence and guide key stakeholders to better understanding
- Help define product requirements and understand user workflows to assist design and product teams in iterating through product discovery
- Development of or support of Human Factors analysis and artefacts (workload, task analysis, personas etc.) as well as influence the design of prototypes in a variety of mediums and fidelity as appropriate.
- Moderate workshops, in-person interviews, and remote sessions
- Facilitate research through collection, analysis and producing insights to lead the team towards better user outcomes
- Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships
- Using an iterative user centred design process to ensure usable interfaces; which need to be effectively communicated through written and verbal presentations to the design teams and customers.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Design, Psychology Kinesiology, Computer Science, Systems Design, Ergonomics, or related discipline with course work in human factors engineering/ergonomics/human computer interaction.
- 2+ years of experience in Human Factors, Human Systems, Human Computer Interaction or as a UX Researcher or UX Architect.
- Experience in analysing the results and creating artefacts illustrating the end user needs and recommendations for design.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Ideally you may also have some of the following:
- Familiar with executing Human Factors or UX in an agile environment
- Familiarity with design guidelines and standards (MIL-STD 1472, ISO and ANSI standards)
- Willingness for occasional travel
Additional Information
We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via
Senior Professional, Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design
Posted 13 days ago
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**Why join us?**
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
**Bombardier's Benefits Program**
With our employees' well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
+ Insurance plans _(Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)_
+ Competitive base salary
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Tele Health Program
**Header**
You will join the Flight deck Design and Human Factors team.
In this group, we ensure that the design of the aircraft hardware, software, human tasks, and work environment are compatible with the perceptual, cognitive, and physical attributes of the personnel who will assemble, operate, and support it. We are responsible for the User Centered Design and certification of the Flight deck, including avionics Human Machine Interfaces and other equipment used by the pilots.
**What are your contributions to the team?**
In your role, you will conceptualize, design, evaluate and certify Flight deck interfaces through requirements capture, prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability tests.
More specifically, you will:
+ Deploy cognitive ergonomics expertise to support design, tests and analysis of Human-Machine Interfaces.
+ Support requirements development, task analysis, and human error analysis.
+ Develop system Human Machine Interface (HMI) simulations and prototypes.
+ Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities related to new aircraft, significant cockpit modifications and sustaining programs.
+ Elaborate and conduct User Centered Design activities related to Flight deck HMI.
+ Perform scenario-based Flight deck and User eXperience (UX) evaluation in line with BA Flight deck philosophy.
+ Interact with Flight Crews to develop and assess overall cockpit physical and cognitive usability.
+ Support certification effort for 1302 and other Human Factors related regulations.
+ Interact with several programs / platforms.
**How to thrive in this role?**
As our ideal candidate,
+ You possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and a Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent.
+ You have practical experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and notions of physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision).
+ You have a relevant experience and knowledge in the Aerospace industry, including especially aircraft systems, flight operations, regulatory environment, and design standards (e.g. MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC, etc.).
+ You are resourceful in computer-based tools, autonomous in learning and adapting easily to new software.
+ You are an organized and self-motivated team player, capable to work with or without supervision, with good technical writing and oral presentation skills (English required, French an asset).
+ You are resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information, able to plan and execute experiments, evaluations and tests for validation and verification.
+ You are able to work under pressure and adjust to changing and competing priorities.
+ You show initiative, efficiency, have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills and technical judgment.
**Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!**
Please note: You don't need _all_ the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
**Job** Senior Professional, Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design
**Primary Location** Administrative Centre (CA)
**Organization** Aerospace Canada
**Shift** Day job
**Employee Status** Regular
**Requisition** 9321 Senior Professional, Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design
Professional Engineering, Flight Deck Integration and Human Factors
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**Why join us?**
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
**Bombardier's Benefits Program**
With our employees' well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
+ Insurance plans _(Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)_
+ Competitive base salary
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Tele Health Program
**Flight deck Integration and Human Factors Professional**
You will join the Flightdeck Design and Human Factors team.
In our group, we ensure that the design of the aircraft hardware, software, human tasks, and work environment are compatible with the perceptual, cognitive, and physical attributes of the personnel who will assemble, operate, and support it. We are responsible for the User Centered Design and certification of the Flight deck, including avionics Human Machine Interfaces and other equipment used by the pilots.
**What are your contributions to the team?**
With a deep understanding of Human Factors challenges at stake in any design, your role will be to coordinate and integrate the various aspects of Flightdeck Design and Human Factors developments with Program/Project needs.
More specifically, you will:
+ Become the main interface with all functions, stakeholders and Supplier(s) of the program, while working in close relationship with the technical experts of the team and management.
+ Coordinate daily work / long term plans with System Integrators, Project, Program lead, Suppliers.
+ Assist the team in activities and actions such as design, tests, certification.
+ Participate in technical documentation and integration work.
+ Act as a trained observer, analyze test data, consolidate in reports.
+ Organize and provide assistance in design reviews.
**How to thrive in this role?**
+ You possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent and training or courses in Human Factors.
+ You have at least 10 years of experience related to Flight deck systems, Avionics development and integration, Systems and Supplier management.
+ You have knowledge or experience with Flight Operation (e.g. pilot, controller, dispatch, trainer, flight test engineer, mechanics, simulation) and aerospace regulations.
+ You have demonstrated interest in Flight deck and HMI design and built knowledge about related standards (MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC, etc.) and principles.
+ You have solid practical experience in coordination and integration of complex projects
Additionally,
+ You have built a resilient attitude, can withstand work pressure and adjust to competing priorities.
+ You possess good technical writing & oral presentation skills (English is required, French is an asset).
+ You are resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information, and able to plan and execute in the context of a complex program.
+ You are an organized and self-motivated team player, capable of working with and without supervision.
+ You show initiative, efficiency, have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills and technical judgment.
**Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!**
Please note: You don't need _all_ the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
**Job** Professional Engineering, Flight Deck Integration and Human Factors
**Primary Location** Administrative Centre (CA)
**Organization** Aerospace Canada
**Shift** Day job
**Employee Status** Regular
**Requisition** 9758 Professional Engineering, Flight Deck Integration and Human Factors
User Experience Designer
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Job Title: UX/UI Designer
Location: Montreal, QC
Duration: Contract
Role Description: Designs intuitive and accessible user interfaces for AI solutions.
Ensures usability of AI-driven apps and supports front-end integration.
Experience/Qualifications:
● 2–4 years in UX/UI design for digital products.
● Proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch.
● Experience designing AI-driven user interactions (chatbots, dashboards) .
● Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.
Credentials/Certifications:
● Bachelor’s in Design, HCI, or related.
● Nielsen Norman UX Certification.
● Accessibility Certification (CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core
Competencies).
User Experience Designer
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: UX/UI Designer
Location: Montreal, QC
Duration: Contract
Role Description: Designs intuitive and accessible user interfaces for AI solutions.
Ensures usability of AI-driven apps and supports front-end integration.
Experience/Qualifications:
● 2–4 years in UX/UI design for digital products.
● Proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch.
● Experience designing AI-driven user interactions (chatbots, dashboards) .
● Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.
Credentials/Certifications:
● Bachelor’s in Design, HCI, or related.
● Nielsen Norman UX Certification.
● Accessibility Certification (CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core
Competencies).
User Experience Designer
Posted 5 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: UX/UI Designer
Location: Montreal, QC
Duration: Contract
Role Description: Designs intuitive and accessible user interfaces for AI solutions.
Ensures usability of AI-driven apps and supports front-end integration.
Experience/Qualifications:
● 2–4 years in UX/UI design for digital products.
● Proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch.
● Experience designing AI-driven user interactions (chatbots, dashboards) .
● Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.
Credentials/Certifications:
● Bachelor’s in Design, HCI, or related.
● Nielsen Norman UX Certification.
● Accessibility Certification (CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core
Competencies).
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