AJISS Technical Spec Writer (Mechanical)
at Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Job Description

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

This position is Hybrid Halifax

Technical Spec Writer - Mechanical

Position Summary

As 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 Halifax, NS.  The primary office work location is on-site in the dockyard.

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

The Technical Specification Writer is responsive to the AJISS Engineering Services Lead and is required to:

• 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
• Strong 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 board ships (training to be provided);

Special Position Requirements

•  Schedule: 40 hours per week;
• 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) $90,000 - $115,000 -$130 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.

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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.