Location: Mill Bay - Squl'ew', Canada; Hybrid with Victoria, BCPosition Summary Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect to support its Non‐Combatant In‐Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The AJISS Program Engineer – Naval Architect role will provide engineering services in support of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) homeported in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including conducting surveys, technical investigations, researching ship staff queries, developing repair specifications and job instructions for preventive or corrective maintenance, and overseeing tests and trials. The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge of work package management and expertise in structural and marine system design to become a key contributor and technical lead within the AJISS East Coast Team.Regulatory and Security Requirements This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access. The position also requires compliance with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian Industrial Security Program, U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.Key Areas of Responsibility Provide directions on way forward during corrective maintenanceConduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure, equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution developmentPrepare documented work scopes associated with defect investigation/resolution, suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers,



testing facilities or specialist service providersDevelop and/or approve technical job instructionsManage (plan, organize, lead and control) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Electrical, C4 and Naval Architecture) and/or subcontractors to achieve agreed outcomes within delegated authorities and responsibilitiesSupport the engineering groups in Coastal and Central locationsSupport preventive maintenance plan improvementsProvide technical advice to enable structure, systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintainedAnalyze requirements associated with baseline changes to productSupport Engineering Team from Ottawa for engineering change processContribute to detailed engineering tasks, including: Problem investigation, Requirements analysis, Design calculations, Support obsolescence assessments, Performance improvement investigations, Material compatibility investigation, Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation, Failure analysis, and Risk and hazard assessmentsMinimum Requirements An engineering degree in naval architectureMinimum of 4 years maritime experience in ship repair, ship building or ship operational experienceStrong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decisionsPreferred Qualifications Eligible for P.Eng.



designation in Nova ScotiaPrevious experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed ForcesExperience supporting an operational military assetAbove average Microsoft Windows application experienceStrong communications and interpersonal skillsPhysical Demands Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard naval shipsWill be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of naval ships involving bending and twistingWill be willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided)Special Position Requirements Schedule: 40 hours per weekWork Location: Hybrid: will be required to work from the Halifax dockyard (about 50% of the time) and home/Thales office in Burnside (50%)Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS EnterpriseCompensation: The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position is between $74,000 and $124,000 CAD annually, inclusive of annual base salary and variable compensation target. This reflects typical market rates for similar roles.Advantages Company‐paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short‐term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well‐Being programRetirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting periodCompany‐paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leaveVoluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long‐Term DisabilityEmployee discounts on home, auto, and gym membershipThales is an equal opportunity employer that 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. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Program Engineer - Naval Architect - (West) Victoria, Bc - C$74,000 - C$124,000 A Year
🏢 Thales Canada
📍 Victoria