Technical Specialist - Hull (West)### Technical Specialist - Hull (West)Apply: Full time: Posted Today: Victoria - 905 Ellery, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.This role is Hybrid Victoria*Technical Specialist – HullPosition SummaryAs part of the AJISS Coastal Support team, the Technical Specialist – Hull will support the Royal Canadian Navy Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) class vessels managed by Thales under the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) contract. Accountable to the Coastal Support Manager but responsive to the Coastal Engineering Services Manager, the Technical Specialist - Hull supports the Service Delivery and Engineering teams with corrective maintenance, engineering changes, certification management and planned maintenance changes as they relate to various equipment and structural issues.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 the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The Technical

Specialist - Hull is responsive to the AJISS Engineering Services Lead and is required to:

Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or within the Technical Document Package (TDP); Liaise with OEMs, service providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects; Develop Work Instructions and Statements of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defects; Support the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting work on board the ship; Provide technical advice to enable hull systems to be correctly operated or maintained; Develop a good workingrelationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issues; Support the LCMM (LifeCycle Materiel Manager) &

• Supportability teams with the identification/assessment of alternate parts; Support the LCMM &

• Supportability teams with the assessment of obsolescence issues; and Support the LCMM &Engineering; team with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations &

• Waivers or surveys on board the ship while alongside.



3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute

• Certifiedas a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field

• QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician* Strong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine hull systems, lifting point/appliances, paint and preservation, pipefitting and plumbing, welding methods, machinery systems and ship structure; Fluent in English; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Certified as a coatings inspector by a recognized licensing body (NACE Level 2 or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years experience in the marine environment; Certified as a weldinginspector (CWB Level 2 or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years experience in the marine environment

• Familiarity with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations; 3-year technical program diploma in naval architecture; Knowledge of hull structures, repairs and modification to ship hulls, inspections, surveys and quality control, and corrosion control; Other valid certifications (such as non-destructive testing and marine surveying).Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard naval ships; Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of naval ships involving bending and twisting; Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided); Work Location: Hybrid: Will be required to work from the Halifax dockyard (almost 100% of the time when a ship is alongside) and home/Thales office (when no ships are alongside); * Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS/MWAV Enterprise. 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)



$95,000 - $115,000 CAD Annual. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the . Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.**Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

- 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 is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.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 able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.#

📌 Technical Analyst - Temporary Full Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Thales Group
📍 Winnipeg