Location
Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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Hybrid Position
Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect student for Fall of 2026 to support its Non-Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Position Summary
Working closely with Naval Architects, Engineers, Life Cycle & Materiel Managers and other technical specialists in the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team, the Naval Architect Student provides technical support to various ships and assets of the Royal Canadian Navy. In this role, the individual will gain valuable working experience with troubleshooting technical issues with ship systems, working with ships technical data package, and other LCMM activities.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement
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 ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Technical investigation into problems associated with ships equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development

Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates





Technical data package validation activities including support to physical configuration audits of ship systems and equipment

Support the preparation and updating of design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, installation instructions and test and trials documentation

Prepare documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers

Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks, including:

Requirements analysis

Material compatibility investigation

Research and review of equipment/system maintenance documentation

Failure analysis

Risk and hazard assessments

Weight & moment assessments

Support management of lifting appliance certification and testing

Assure compliance with hull related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code and Polar Code requirements

Minimum Requirements

Student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program in Canadian University with a focus in Naval Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports

Microsoft Office Suite

Senior Student in Naval Architectural Engineering preferred, though interested junior students will also be considered

Physical Demands

Predominantly office work but if located in Halifax, the individual may be required to work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships

May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting





Special Position Requirements

40 hours per week

Work at shipyards and onboard ships

Potential occasional domestic travel

Halifax, Nova Scotia based position. The student will work from the Thales Halifax Office in Burnside, and may occasionally have to visit the DND Facilities and HMC Dockyard in Halifax to attend the ships during maintenance work periods

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 (TTC) $45,000 - $55,000 -65,000 CAD Annual.

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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

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

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership

Thales provides an extensive advantages program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents.

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.

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📌 Naval Architect Intern/Co op - Halifax (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Thales
📍 Nova Scotia