AJISS Maintenance Support Technician (New Grad)

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This is a hybrid role in Halifax, NS.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Waterfront Manager (Halifax), the Maintenance Support Technician is an entry level development role designed for a motivated new graduate to assist in the management and resolution of maintenance activities identified onboard the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) under the current In-Service Support Program (AJISS).

This role assists with the preparation, execution, and close out of maintenance activities, including Preventative and Corrective maintenance, for all day to day data operations. The Maintenance Support Technician will also act as the key administrative link for the Service Delivery Team, assisting in organizing Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), taking meeting minutes and tracking defect workflows. This position offers a direct pathway to developing comprehensive marine maintenance and project coordination expertise.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The AJISS Maintenance Support Technician will be responsible for:

• Assist in drafting Statements of Work (SOW) for defect resolution and reviewing maintenance instructions to ensure service providers have sufficient information to complete assigned tasks;
• Supporting the Ship Maintenance Leads in the tracking of documentation and notifications throughout Thales tools as required, supporting the alignment of technical databases to ensure data consistency across the fleet;
• Executing assigned actions in Thales tools to ensure workflow momentum for all maintenance activities and Quick Response defects assigned to the team;
• Assisting with the organizing of the necessary Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to support the internal close-out processes and to assist in the consolidation of all work related documentation within Thales tools.
• Attending weekly Plan of the Week (PLOW) meetings with internal and external stakeholders to assist with capturing, formatting and distributing accurate meeting minutes; and
• Assisting in gathering data and presentation of materials for the Material State Disclosure Conferences (MSDC) and key performance metric reviews.
• Health, Safety & Environment
o Comply with to all relevant HS&E legislative requirements, policies, procedures and framework with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment.
o Promote Thales’s Health, Safety and Environmental programs by demonstrating HS&E Leadership in a professional and supportive manner.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Basic Qualifications

• A recent graduate possessing an Engineering Degree or a technical diploma in Project Management, Engineering Technology, Maritime Studies or a related marine technical field from a recognized university or college program;
• Demonstrated ability to work with and organize data sets with a high degree of accuracy;
• Strong communication and reporting skills with the ability to confidently interface between various internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of balancing multiple support priorities in a fast-paced waterfront environment;
• A natural collaborator who fosters cooperative working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams; and
• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• A foundational understanding of Marine Maintenance, defect resolution or general project coordination principles is desirable.
• Previous experience with document management or enterprise systems (SAP/DRMIS, MAXIMO, JIRA) desirable.
• Prior co-op internship, or educational projects within the defense, military or marine maintenance /ship repair sectors desirable.

Physical Demands

Predominantly office based, but will also be required to work onboard Naval Vessels, or remotely (including from home).
Will be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on Naval ships involving bending and twisting. Tasks may also require working at heights.
Must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including Naval Dockyards

Special Position Requirements
Schedule: 40 Hours per week during Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.
Physical Environment: Office or onboard Naval ships alongside in harbor, or at sea, therefore must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards
Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required, which will include access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels
Customer Location Based or Site Visits: Required to visit shipyards and Naval Dockyards during Work Periods.
Personal or Company/Pool Vehicle Usage: Not Applicable.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

Canada
Access to Trade Controlled Hardware, Software, Technical Information

Controlled Goods
Program Clearance
Security Clearance
COVID-19 Vaccine

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR.
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.

What We Offer

• 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.

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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 57,750.00 - 63,000.00 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.