Technical Material Expediter
at Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Job Description

Location: Mill Bay - Squl'ew', 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.

Malahat, Mill Bay, B.C., (CAN.), Hybrid

Thales has a vacancy for a Technical Material Expeditor to be casual/on call to execute systems-based material transactions in support of special initiatives or projects.  

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.

• Provide support to Supply Chain team related to material transaction;
• May provide material support for Coastal Operations Staff;
• May raise requisitions for material and equipment required to support maintenance activities;
• Participate in root-cause investigations for material, as required;
• Conduct DRMIS MM (Material Management) or PM (Planned Maintenance) or SAP transactions;
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working within the Military, or on a Defence contract or project;
• Excellent communication and people skills; adept at interfacing between multiple internal/external stakeholders;
• Strong computer literacy and proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel;
• Previous experience working with SAP, MAXIMO or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
• Experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) an asset;
• Strong clerical skills, with high attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities;
• Experience working in procurement, finance, project management or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments;
• Open minded and able to listen; share ideas while bringing added value / capturing innovation.

• Defense Industry experience an asset;
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning methods and implementation.

• Schedule: Casual on-call, less than 16 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position, a mix of working from home and on-site (in office, at customer sites, or onboard ships alongside in harbour)

Pay Transparency
 

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $50,000 to 80,000 CAD Annual​. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

AI

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.