Regional Site Manager

Location: Halifax – Wilkinson, Canada

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Regional Site Manager

Halifax, NS (Halifax locations and New Brunswick – Hybrid position) Full-time

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Regional Site Manager to join our Team in Halifax, NS. The Regional Site Manager is responsible for the overall operational management of the Thales sites within the region, including Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Facilities Management, and Physical Security. This role ensures compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and provides a safe, secure, and productive workplace for all employees and visitors.

The role works directly with the Functional Managers to ensure that regional demands are adequately met and oversees the day-to-day delivery of operations within the region including defining the priorities, coordinating the on-site support of the operations functions and liaising with program stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Lead and implement Thales HSE policies, programs, and culture across the regional sites.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations and Thales Group HSE standards.
• Oversee training programs, emergency response plans, and drills.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental sustainability.
• Chair local HSE committees and maintain documentation/reporting.
Facilities Management

• Oversee day to day operations of the building, infrastructure, utilities, and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate site upgrades, renovations, and capital projects.
• Define budgets for regional facilities and liaise with budget owners to ensure requirements are captured at either the business or program level
• Support space planning, potential office moves, workplace optimization, and asset management.
Security Management
• Implement and enforce Thales Group Security policies and procedures.
• Manage physical security programs, including access control, CCTV, alarms, and perimeter protection.
• Conduct security risk assessments and support compliance with government and corporate requirements.
• Manage visitor access, identification badge systems, and security awareness initiatives.
• Support crisis management, business continuity, and incident response activities
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, building management, and regulatory agencies.
• Partner with HR, IT, Operations, and Corporate Real Estate to ensure seamless site operations.
• Lead site committees (HSE, Security, Facilities).
• Support internal communication and change management initiatives.
• Build a strong culture of safety, security, and operational excellence at the site

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Security Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, HSE, security, or site operations (preferably in industrial, defence, or high security environments).
• Knowledge of local HSE regulations, building codes, and security standards.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in aerospace, defence, or high-tech manufacturing sectors
• Familiar with the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, etc.)
• Language: English (Essential)

Physical Demands

• Predominantly office work but may occasionally be required to work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships

Special Position Requirements

• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required

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) 138,000.00 – 172,500.00 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 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 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.

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.