Program Engineer - Naval Architect - (West) Victoria, BC

Location: Mill Bay - Squl'ew', Canada; Hybrid with Victoria, BC Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect to support its Non‑Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The AJISS Program Engineer – Naval Architect role will provide engineering services in support of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) homeported in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including conducting surveys, technical investigations, researching ship staff queries, developing repair specifications and job instructions for preventive or corrective maintenance, and overseeing tests and trials. The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge of work package management and expertise in structural and marine system design to become a key contributor and technical lead within the AJISS East Coast Team.Regulatory and Security Requirements

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access. The position also requires compliance with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian Industrial Security Program, U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.Key Areas of Responsibility

Provide directions on way forward during corrective maintenance Conduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure, equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development Prepare documented work scopes associated with defect investigation/resolution, suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providersDevelop and/or approve technical job instructions Manage (plan, organize, lead and control) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Electrical, C4 and Naval Architecture) and/or subcontractors to achieve agreed outcomes within delegated authorities and responsibilities Support the engineering groups in Coastal and Central locationsSupport preventive maintenance plan improvements Provide technical advice to enable structure, systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to product Support Engineering Team from Ottawa for engineering change process Contribute to detailed engineering tasks, including: Problem investigation, Requirements analysis, Design calculations, Support obsolescence assessments, Performance improvement investigations, Material compatibility investigation, Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation, Failure analysis, and Risk and hazard assessmentsMinimum Requirements

An engineering degree in naval architecture Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in ship repair, ship building or ship operational experience Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decisions Preferred Qualifications

Eligible for P.Eng. designation in Nova Scotia Previous experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed Forces Experience supporting an operational military asset Above average Microsoft Windows application experience Strong communications and interpersonal skills Physical Demands

Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard naval ships Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of naval ships involving bending and twisting Will be willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided) Special Position Requirements

Schedule:

40 hours per week Work Location:

Hybrid: will be required to work from the Halifax dockyard (about 50% of the time) and home/Thales office in Burnside (50%) Travel:

Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS Enterprise Compensation:

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position is between $74,000 and $124,000 CAD annually, inclusive of annual base salary and variable compensation target. This reflects typical market rates for similar roles. Benefits

Company‑paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short‑term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well‑Being program Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period Company‑paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave VoluntaryLife, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Disability Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym membership Thales is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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