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

Strong 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 solid 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

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