Docking and Engineering Specification Writer
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.

Ottawa, ON., Victoria, B.C., Halifax, N.S., (CAN.), Hybrid

Thales Canada has a vacancy for a Docking & Engineering Specification Writer to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The Thales Docking & Engineering Specification Writer will work with the Thales LCMM & Engineering and Service Delivery Teams to provide project management and technical support to various Royal Canadian Navy's Non-Combatant Platforms. This includes but not limited to the planning and execution of ship structural surveys and associated defect resolution, preparation of survey reports, development of repair specifications, docking work packages, and other technical support activities as required.   

The Docking & Engineering Specification Writer will report to the Certification Manager within TCDS and support with the development of docking work packages, based on industry/RCN accepted practices and available technical documentation. This may include but not limited to:

• Preparation and review of docking specifications and docking facility work packages, technical proposals and scopes of work. Support the Thales Certification Management Team with the overall organization and coordination of structural surveys.  
• Plan and execute periodic surveys, pre-docking surveys, and other surveys as required in conjunction with DND and Classification Society requirements.  Investigate reported damage or suspect areas and provide preliminary survey reports to inform further repairs.
• Preparing structural survey reports, documenting defects/findings, and communicating to project stakeholders. Drafting specifications for structural coating repairs, including surface preparation and preservation requirements.  Support the preparation and organization of docking specifications and docking work packages; and
• Applying lessons learned from previous surveys and dockings to support configuration baseline changes, process updates, and other continuous improvement activities.

Additional tasks to support the Thales organization may include but is not limited to:

• Reviewing Engineering, Certification Management and other Processes and identify areas of improvement. Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEM's, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates; and providing technical input into problems associated with equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development.

The candidate must meet each of the following criteria:

• Minimum education 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 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:

  Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2

  QL 6A or 6B Marine Electrician

  QL 6A or 6B Naval Electronics Technician

  QL6A or QL7 Marine Engineer

  QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician

• Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 15 years.

• Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society or within the Royal Canadian Navy.
• Minimum of five years experience in surveying or maintenance of vessels to commercial or military standards.
• Demonstrated experience with the planning, management and execution of ship dockings and dry dock refits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 5+ years experience in project management of ship repair, and engineering change projects.
• AMPP Level 1 certification or similar.
• Welding inspector certification.
• Previous working experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.
• Language: English (essential) with French desirable as a first or second language.

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – a mix of working from home and onsite (in office or on board DND ships at waterfront).
• 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 90,000.00 - 105,000 CDN 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.

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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.