- Provide engineering services for Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels and Joint Support Ships supporting the Royal Canadian Navy - Conduct surveys and technical investigations - Research ship staff queries - Develop repair specifications and preventive or corrective maintenance job instructions - Develop and oversee tests and trials - Provide direction during corrective maintenance - Conduct failure analysis and develop solutions for structural, equipment, and system malfunctions - Prepare documented work scopes for external resources including OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities, and specialist service providers - Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions - Coordinate work with Mechanical, Electrical, C4, and Naval Architecture staff and subcontractors - Support Coastal and Central Engineering groups - Improve Preventive Maintenance Plans - Provide technical advice for operation and maintenance of structures, systems, and equipment - Analyze requirements associated with product baseline changes - Support the Ottawa Engineering Team with the Engineering Change process - Perform problem investigation, requirements analysis, design calculations, obsolescence assessments, performance improvement investigations, material compatibility investigations, maintenance-documentation reviews, failure analysis, and risk and hazard assessments - Report to the Engineering Services Lead and liaise with the Service Delivery group to support defect resolution - Complete assigned tasks within Thales quality, commercial, time, and cost requirements Requirements - An Engineering degree in naval architecture - Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair,



Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience - Robust technical knowledge with ability to make technical decision - 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, communications and interpersonal skills - All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under Canadian and/or US export regulations - Eligible for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program - Able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance - Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships - Willing and able to undertake inspections involving bending and twisting - Willing to work 40 hours per week - Occasional domestic or international travel may be required Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in naval architecture and maritime engineering, with a strong focus on ship repair, maintenance, and operational support for military assets. Capable of conducting technical investigations, developing maintenance plans, and providing direction for corrective actions while ensuring compliance with Canadian export regulations. Hard Skills - Technical Investigations - Failure Analysis - Preventive Maintenance Planning - Repair Specifications Development - Design Calculations - Risk and Hazard Assessments - Performance Improvement Investigations - Material Compatibility Investigations - Job Instructions Development - Surveys Conducting Soft Skills - Communication Skills - Interpersonal Skills - Problem-Solving Skills Certifications & Qualifications - Eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods Program - Eligible for P Eng Designation - Canadian NATO Secret Clearance Eligibility Industry Keywords - Arctic Patrol Vessels - Offshore Patrol Vessels - Joint Support Ships - Defense Contractor Experience - Canadian Armed Forces Experience Tools & Technologies - Microsoft Windows Applications

📌 Program Engineer – Naval Architect (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria