Coastal Engineering Services Manager

Location: Halifax – Wilkinson, Canada

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This role is Hybrid Halifax, Nova Scotia

Coastal Engineering Services Manager

Position Summary

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

Reporting to the Operational Support Manager, the Coastal Engineering Services Manager is a key, client-facing manager within the Thales waterfront project team.  Overseeing a team of multi-disciplined engineers and technicians who provide technical support to the various coastal agencies, the Coastal Engineering Services Manager ensures all technical aspects of the program are well communicated and addressed, ensuring all operational programs are satisfied.  Examples include but are not limited to execution of assigned corrective maintenance, certification requirements, risk assessments, execution of test and trials, as well as timely investigation of technical problems.  As such, the Coastal Engineering Services Manager interacts with all external key stakeholders, such as Fleet Technical Authority (FTA), Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) and Fleet Technical staff, but also internal to Thales such as Service Delivery (SD) and Life Cycle Material Managers (LCMMs).  Lastly, the incumbent is a key participant in the various AJISS governance Integrated Project Team (IPT) and Working Group (WG) meetings.

This role is hybrid and located in Halifax, NS.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This 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

• Supporting the Operational Support Manager and the Platform Systems Manager managing and maintaining the coastal technical  presence for in-service programs;
• Responsible and accountable for the coordination and execution of costal technical services activities
• Coastal Technical lead for the AJISS Engineering Assignment team
• Exercises engineering authority as delegated within the In-Service Programs
• Provides direction on way forward for Corrective Maintenance activities and associated Certification requirements
• Responsible to keep the Formation Technical Authority appraised of any risk associated with the platforms
• 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
• Foster Enterprise values and develop relationships with industry, DND, FMF and the RCN to ensure Thales delivers against agreed commitments
• 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.
• 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
• Contributes to promoting a culture of safety and quality
• Is a Work Package Manager (WPM) for the delegated Work Packages; is also responsible for their delegated team’s Work Packages
• Works with their team to ensure that monthly business and contractual reporting requirements are met
• Contributes to the development of the in-service programs Annual Operating Plans and budgets
• Contributes to Thales Canada Defence & Security business development, technology and innovation initiatives
• Contributes to various in-service programs Integrated Project Team and Working Group meetings

People Management

• Provide oversight and day-to-day direction to a team of employees engineers and technicians executing the technical program
• As a matrixed manager, assist in the management of their development, professional objectives and personal evaluations
• Assist the various Heads of Disciplines in the establishment and standardization of processes, procedures and tools

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
• 5 years experience in a senior technical management role
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Naval Architecture;
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia, Canada;
• Familiar with various HSE standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Fluent in English;

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate or technical qualifications and experience in Project Management, Systems Engineering processes or specialist engineering skills;
• Naval engineering experience is desirable but not essential;
• Familiar with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management and implementation system “DRMIS”;
• Previous experience within the Life Cycle Materiel Manager portfolio;
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets; and
• Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations.

Physical Demands

• Work in office, dockyards and onboard Naval ships alongside in harbour or at sea;
• Maybe required to undertake inspections aloft or in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting.

Special Position Requirements

• 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

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) $120 – $130,000 -$148,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls 5within 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 job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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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. 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.

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.