Engineering Services Lead (East)

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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This position is Hybrid Halifax.

Manager Systems Engineering (East)

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for an Engineering Services Lead to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy, primarily AOPS and JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) portfolio.

Located in Halifax, NS, this role leads a team of multi-disciplined engineers and technicians who provide various engineering services to the Royal Canadian Navy's AOPV and JSS ships. The Engineering Services Lead reports to the LCMM and Engineering Manager and is a key member of the waterfront project team.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Supporting the LCMM and Engineering Manager in managing and maintaining the coastal Engineering presence for in-service programs;
• Responsible and accountable for the coordination and execution of engineering activities; Responsible to keep the Formation Technical Authority appraised of any risk associated with the platforms; Responsible to keep the Formation Technical Authority appraised of any risk associated with the platforms
• Provides direction on way forward for Corrective Maintenance activities and associated Certification requirements
• Exercises engineering authority as delegated within the In-Service Programs
• Advises the Service Delivery organisation in engineering and technical matters pertaining to delivery of the engineering services
• Liaises directly with the customer, Enterprise stakeholders, the In-Service Technical Support Network and other entities associated with the delivery of In-Service Support services; Liaise and coordinate with Senior Management, Canada and Thales HR to ensure a recruiting plan is developed and executed in line with in-service programs requirements.
• Foster Enterprise values and develop relationships with industry, DND, FMF and the RCN.
• Contributes to the review, development and implementation of the requirements of the In-Service Program Management Plan, the Life Cycle & Materiel Management & Engineering Plan and all relevant sub plans, processes and procedures as well as various contractual requirements such as Monthly Progress Reports.
• Ensures the work is executed in compliance with all Company, Provincial, Federal and Naval engineering regulations and guidelines applicable to the In-Service contracts.

Minimum Requirements

• 10 years of experience in a post graduate engineering role, with a minimum of 5 years in the Canadian naval or maritime industry;
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Naval Architecture;
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia, Canada;
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers and technicians; Provide oversight and day-to-day direction to a team of employees engineers and technicians executing the technical program;
• Assist in the management of their development and professional objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate or technical qualifications and experience in Systems Engineering processes

• Demonstrated Project Management experience
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets
• Previous experience working with a defense contract;

Physical Demands

• Work in office, dockyards and on board Naval ships alongside in harbour or at sea;
• Maybe required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Office or onboard ships alongside in harbour or at sea
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS Enterprise

What We Offer

• 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.

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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.