Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Combat Systems Specialist
at Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Job Description

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) – Combat Systems Specialist

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) – Combat Systems Specialist to support its non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The LCMM – Combat Systems Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of various systems including but not limited to Navigation Systems, Communications Systems, Command and Control systems, Data processing systems, Above water and underwater sensor systems and Ship's weapons systems,  on board the various platforms of the Royal Canadian Navy.  Accountable to the Operational Support Manager and working directly with various internal and external stakeholders, this role manages various activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the marine auxiliary and other mechanical systems on the ships and manage any changes through their end-of-life and divestment.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge and expertise in marine mechanical systems and equipment to become a subject matter expert and main point of contact for all technical matters associated with the systems assigned thereto. The principal objective is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, while minimizing the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) associated with the support of their systems.

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 key functions and areas of responsibility for the LCMM – Combat Systems Specialist include but is not limited to:

• Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management;
• Supporting and managing activities associated with the design and configuration control of the vessels including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, as well as deviations and waivers documentation;
• Providing technical advice to enable auxiliary and mechanical equipment and/or systems to be correctly operated or maintained;
• Monitoring systems and equipment performance through various reports such as but not limited to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre-installation failures (PIFs) and technical investigations (TIs) conducted by the customer;
• Ensuring proper level of spares are maintained throughout the life of the systems and equipment; support the cataloguing process;
• Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with combat systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation;
• Developing and reviewing technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings;
• Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;
• Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects;
• Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers; and
• Preparing and managing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2-year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or
• Certified a technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; or
• Certified as one of the following technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:
  • QL6B Naval Electronics Technician
  • RQPO1 WEng Tech
• Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years;
• Extensive knowledge of combat systems and equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Familiar with safety standards;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written);
• Language: English (Essential).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technical Specialist with marine with marine communications, navigation or naval combat systems;
• Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
• Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager in the communications, navigation or naval combat systems field;
• Demonstrated project management experience;
• Familiar with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management and implementation system “DRMIS”;
• 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

• Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally travel to and work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships
• May be required to undertake inspections on Naval ships which may involve involving bending and twisting, and working aloft

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships

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) $81,000– $105,000 -$129,000 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 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.