Role

As the Manager, Systems Engineering, you will support the design, development, integration, and testing of the Canadian Coast Guard’s future fleet of six Program Icebreakers. This role will manage a team of engineers and technical specialists. More specifically you will:

• Manage a team of engineers and technical specialists.


• Ensure compliance with and support the development of the Corporate Management System (CMS).


• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards, including the rules and regulations of classification societies, IMO, and Transport Canada.


• Liaise directly with vendors to ensure compliance with technical specifications.


• Engage with all technical disciplines to ensure effective management of technical changes.


• Foster and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.


• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and act as a technical liaison between internal and external stakeholders.


• Provide performance reports as required by senior management.


• Monitor and proactively manage overall project risks.






• Monitor and manage subcontractors and associated risks.


• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within the scope of responsibility.


• Participate in risk reviews and engineering estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture).


• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in marine engineering or ship design.


• Minimum of five (5) years’ leadership experience.


• Experience working with the rules and regulations of classification societies and flag states.


• Experience working in a shipyard is considered an asset.


• Robust organizational skills, with the ability to complete multiple, complex, detail‑oriented tasks and projects on time.


• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.


• Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English‑speaking suppliers, stakeholders, or clients.