Ship Maintenance Lead

Location: Halifax - John Savage, Canada

This is for a Hybrid role in Halifax, NS.

Position Summary

The Ship Maintenance Lead oversees the planning, execution and closeout activities for each vessel Work Period assigned. Responsible for the integrated schedule and worksite during structured work periods, the Ship Maintenance Lead as the Work Pack Manager manages and coordinates internal and external teams (Customer, contractors, strategic partners, etc.) through all phases of the work period. The Ship Maintenance Lead directs and monitors all activities to completion while preparing and delivering regular work period reports relating to schedule progress, cost and risks. The Ship Maintenance Lead ensures all work executed in the Work Period follows all worksite safety plans and procedures and reports to the Ship Maintenance Team Lead.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead work period project planning activities to ensure successful transition from project planning through project closure.
• Execute, monitor and control each project until completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders with respect to maintenance execution on the ships.
• Supervise (plan, organize, lead and control) Thales personnel and subcontractors to achieve agreed outcomes within delegated authorities and responsibilities.
• Coordinate and conduct all required activities prior to the commencement of maintenance execution, including subcontractor kick-off meetings, authorization of purchase requisitions and issuance of purchase orders.
• Oversee maintenance execution activities for designated maintenance periods to ensure material readiness objectives are achieved.
• Provide whole-ship project management support to the Coastal Ship Maintenance Team Lead as required to meet availability standards and Full Mission Capability under awarded ISS contracts.
• Manage maintenance and ad-hoc tasking during designated maintenance work periods within agreed schedules.
• Foster teamwork, cohesiveness and effective communication across department members.
• Comply with and ensure others comply with HS&E legislative requirements, policies and procedures; demonstrate HS&E leadership and promote a safe working environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years demonstrated technical experience in the last 10 years managing projects and teams, preferably in ship/dockyard and naval environments.
• Possess a minimum 3-year technical program diploma from a recognized technical institute or certification as a technologist by a recognized licensing body, or certified to the QL-6B level or RQ-PO1 of military technical training.
• Experience supervising teams undertaking maintenance activities.
• Strong computer literacy with proven experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders within a project.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Physical Demands

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

Special Position Requirements

• Work may occur in offices, alongside ships in harbor, or at sea; must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards.
• Access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships.

What We Offer

• Extensive benefits program for full-time employees working 24+ hours per week and their eligible dependents, including 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 company contribution and DCPP match, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness and Long-Term Disability options.
• Employee discounts on home, auto and gym memberships.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusivity. 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 upon invitation; accommodation information will be treated as confidential and used only to provide 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 ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.