Position Summary

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

The LCMM - Marine Mechanical Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of marine propulsion, steering, auxiliary and other mechanical systems on board various Royal Canadian Navy platforms. Accountable to the Operational Support Manager and working with internal and external stakeholders, this role manages activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of marine auxiliary and other mechanical systems and to manage any changes through end-of-life and divestment.

The successful candidate will leverage their 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 assigned systems. The principal objective is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency while minimizing the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) of supporting those 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 Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Perform life cycle and materiel management functions including equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management.
Support and manage activities associated with the design and configuration control of vessels, including conducting functional and physical configuration audits and documenting deviations and waivers.
Provide technical advice to enable correct operation and maintenance of auxiliary and mechanical equipment and systems.
Monitor systems and equipment performance through reports such as Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre-installation Failures (PIFs) and customer technical investigations (TIs).
Ensure appropriate levels of spares are maintained; support the cataloguing process.
Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine auxiliary, propulsion, steering and other mechanical systems, including failure analysis and recommended solutions.
Develop and review technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trial agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings.
Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to ship configuration, equipment and software.
Liaise with OEMs, service providers and ship staff to support investigation and resolution of defects.
Prepare documented work scopes suitable for soliciting quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.
Prepare and manage work packages and cost estimates for customer approval.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education requirements:
- 3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2-year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine mechanical technical field from 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 Canadian Armed Forces marine technical trades:
  - RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 Marine Technician
  - QL 6A or 7 Marine Engineer
Minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years.
Extensive knowledge of marine auxiliary systems including but not limited to propulsion, steering systems, black and gray water, HVAC, refrigeration.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity 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 mechanical systems.
Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager in the marine mechanical field.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Familiarity with Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
Familiarity with the Department of National Defence maintenance management and implementation system DRMIS.
Experience delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.
Familiarity with certification requirements including Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations.

Physical Demands

Predominantly office work but occasional travel to and work in dockyards and onboard naval ships may be required.
Inspections on naval ships may involve bending, 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 Total Target Cash (TTC) $95,000–$105,000–$130,000 CAD annually. This range reflects typical pay for similar jobs and may vary depending on factors such as career history, competencies, skills, performance, company salary budget, customer program requirements, and internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation.

We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools in our recruitment process to support candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

Benefits

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. 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 may require access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Life Cycle and Materiel Manager - Marine Mechanical Specialist