Location: Halifax - John Savage, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support its Development and In‑Service Support programs. The Specialist will be responsible for supporting CM initiatives on projects and act as a strategic contributor for establishing product baselines. In this role you will work with and support multiple teams to ensure the integrity of changes to data and information are defined, traceable and visible throughout their lifecycles. As the primary CM contact, the successful candidate will leverage their knowledge and experience to drive CM priorities through a structure governance framework.

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: 40 hours weekly Monday through Friday

Physical Workplace: Onsite and remote in Ottawa or Halifax

Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Canada

Access to Trade Controlled Items

Access to Controlled Goods

Security Clearance – Must be able to obtain a NATO Secret Level Security Clearance

Access to material (parts/equipment), technical information/data, engineering systems and software governed and controlled by the ITAR and/or Canadian Export Control List

Controlled Goods assessment required based on the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

Key Areas of Responsibility

Support Configuration Management (CM) and Engineering Management change processes

Maintain the lifecycle accuracy and visibility of configuration items (CI)

Coordinate and control the release of products

Champion the implementation of CM processes, improvements and tools

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics





Identify and resolve technical data baseline discrepancies and gaps

Develop strong relationships across the business

Possess exceptional attention to detail

Ability to organize tasks with minimal supervision

Perform configuration audits and communicate to affected groups

Evaluate and organize multiple types and volumes of CI data

Proactively resolve issues that may impact performance and efficiency

Interface and liaise with project teams and customers

Chair/lead Configuration Control/Change Boards (CCBs)

Basic Qualifications

Post‑secondary degree/diploma from a recognized institution

3 years work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist

Strong understanding of technical design change management principles

Proven problem solving and analytic skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Understand BOMs and equipment family trees

Proficiency performing configuration verifications and audits

Experience incorporating and managing technical documentation changes

Knowledge of Configuration Management standards EIA-649 and/or ISO100007

Familiarity with software PLM tools for managing technical data (SAP, Maximo, IBM Infosphere, Windchill, JIRA)

Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment

Preferred Qualifications

Post‑secondary certification in Engineering or similar technical discipline

5 years’ work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist in an Engineering environment

CMMII certification or similar

Experience working on In‑service Support or Capital Projects

Experience working with software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks

What We Offer





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.

Voluntary Life, AD&D;, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Compensation: The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash 71,400.00 - 89,250.00 CAD annual.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the benefits described above.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Thales is an equal opportunity employer which 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. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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📌 Configuration Management Specialist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Thales
📍 Nova Scotia