Position SummaryThales Canada is looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) – Marine Mechanical Specialist to support its non‑Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.The LCMM – Marine Mechanical Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of Marine Propulsion, Steering, Auxiliary and other mechanical systems on board the various platforms of the Royal Canadian Navy. Accountable to the Operational Support Manager and working directly with various internal and external stakeholders, this role manages various activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the marine auxiliary and other mechanical systems on the ships and manage any changes through their end‑of‑life and divestment.The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge and expertise in marine mechanical systems and equipment to become a subject matter expert and main point of contact for all technical matters associated with the systems assigned thereto. The principal objective is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, while minimizing the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) associated with the support of their systems.Regulatory Compliance RequirementThis position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.Key Areas of ResponsibilityPerform Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management.Support and manage activities associated with the design and configuration control of the vessels including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, deviations and waivers documentation.Provide technical advice to enable auxiliary and mechanical equipment and/or systems to be correctly operated or maintained.Monitor systems and equipment performance through reports such as Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre‑installation failures (PIFs) and technical investigations (TIs)



conducted by the customer.Ensure proper level of spares are maintained throughout the life of the systems and equipment; support the cataloguingprocess.Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine auxiliary, propulsion, steering and other mechanical systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation.Develop and review technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings.Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software.Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support investigation and resolution of defects.Prepare documented work scopes, suitable for soliciting quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.Prepare and manage Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.Minimum RequirementsMinimum education requirements:3‑year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2‑year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine mechanical technical field offered by a recognized technical institute.Certified technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal licensing body in a relevant field.Certified as one of the following marine technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:RQ‑PO1 or RQ‑PO2 Marine TechnicianQL 6A or 7 Marine EngineerPossess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years.Extensive knowledge of marine auxiliary systems including Propulsion, Steering Systems, Black and Gray Water, HVAC, Refrigeration.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Familiar with safety standards.Solid communication skills (oral and written).Language:



English (Essential).Preferred QualificationsMinimum 10 years of experience as a Technical Specialist with marine mechanical systems.Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager in the marine mechanical field.Demonstrated project management experience.Familiar with Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).Familiar with the Department of National Defense maintenance management and implementation system “DRMIS”.Experience in delivering marine in‑service support of operational assets.Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations.Physical DemandsPredominantly office work but will be required to occasionally travel to and work in dockyards and on board Naval ships.May be required to undertake inspections on Naval ships which may involve bending and twisting and working aloft.Special Position RequirementsSchedule: 40 hours per week.Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships.CompensationThe reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between TTC $95,000–$105,000–$130,000 CAD annually.BenefitsCompany‑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.Equal Opportunity StatementThales 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Life Cycle And Materiel Manager – Marine Mechanical Specialist - C$95,000 - C$130,000 A Year (Shubenacadie)
🏢 Thales Canada
📍 Shubenacadie