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This position is Hybrid Victoria, BC.
Technical Spec Writer - MechanicalPosition SummaryAs part of the AJISS Coastal Support team, the Technical Specification Writer 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 Resource Manager – Coastal Support but responsive to the Coastal Engineering Services Manager, the Technical Specification Writer supports the Service Delivery and Engineering teams with writing specifications and Statement of Work (SOWs) for corrective maintenance for various systems and equipment. This will include ensuring that Class Societies and objective quality evidence (OQE), amongst others, are duly captured. In this role, the incumbent frequently liaises with various stakeholders including ships staff and Fleet Maintenance Facilities (FMF) work centers. This role is hybrid in Victoria, BC. The primary office work location is on-site in the dockyard.
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).



All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Develop Work Instructions and Statements of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defects
Liaise with OEMs, service providers FMF work center and ship staff to understand the nature of defects to be resolved
Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or within the Technical Document Package (TDP)
Support the LCMM & Engineering team by communicating inadequacies within the TDP and propose improvement/corrections
Support the LCMM & Engineering team with the creation of Deviations & Waivers as corrective maintenance activities are planned and executed
Support the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting corrective maintenance work on board the ships
Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of defects
Identify materiel(s) required to support resolution of defects and place demands against associated jobs within Thales’ Maintenance Management Information System
Minimum Requirements
2-year technical diploma program in a mechanical field offered by a recognized technical institute;
or USQ-S1 Mechanical Technician / Military QL5 certification in an approved Mechanical trade




Minimum of 3 years of technical professional work experience demonstrated in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years
Robust working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine mechanical systems
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Team player
Fluent in English
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications
3-year technical diploma program in a mechanical field offered by a recognized technical institute
Certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (National) licensing body in a relevant mechanical field
Certified as one of the following marine technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:
RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 Marine Technician
QL 6A or 7 Marine Engineer
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years
Familiarity with workplace health and safety requirements, in particular LOTO, Hot Work and Confined Space procedures
Previous experience or working with the Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Coast Guard
Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an asset
DRMIS experience is an asset
Physical Demands
Combination 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

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