Location: Mill Bay - Squl’ew', Canada

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Naval Engineering Maintenance (NEM) Liaison

Mill Bay- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• 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.

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Naval Engineering Maintenance (NEM) Liaison.

Embedded within the Fleet Engineering Readiness (FER) section of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Naval Engineering Maintenance (NEM) Liaison serves as the primary Point of Contact (POC) between relevant coastal organizations for the iterative development of Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) Fleet Service Schedules. The NEM Liaison prioritizes deficiencies and manages their rectification schedule for all AOPV and JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) coastal platforms. As a representative of Thales on the AJISS Assignment Team (AAT), the NEM Liaison is responsible for coordinating among all AJISS stakeholders for the allocation, prioritization, disposition, and reporting of deficiencies from notification to closeout. Reporting to the Coastal Operations Manager, the NEM Liaison tracks and reports on Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics related to Service Delivery.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

The NEM liaison is responsible for:

• Acting as the main Point of Contact (POC) for FER, ensuring all deficiencies reported by ship staff are valid and assigned appropriate repair priorities.

• Coordinating FER priorities and managing workflow between FER and Thales related activities.

• Being available on a rotational, 24/7 on-call basis (unless formally delegated), to respond to urgent requests from FER, MEPM(NC), and FMF.

• Resolving day-to-day issues arising from FER on all ships.

• Coordinating High Priority Requests (HPRs) and TRANREQs, facilitating communication to and from the ship.

• Reporting the status of Operational Deficiencies (OPDEF) as received from FER.

• Managing, tracking, and reporting on OPDEF rectification plans.

• Coordinating Material State Disclosure Conferences (MSDCs) Caveat A/B status for Thales-responsible items.

• Arranging and facilitating progress meetings with FER as required.

• Representing Thales in the development of Formation and Fleet Operational schedules (AOPVs and JSSs), ensuring balanced repair and maintenance efforts across the fleet.

• Scheduling and attending regular meetings with AJISS stakeholders to review ship schedules, including Short Work Periods and Docking Work Periods.

• Communicating all operational requirements and schedule changes from FER to appropriate Thales stakeholders.

• Tracking and reporting metrics used to inform KPIs related to Service Delivery.

• Participating in the refinement of KPI definitions as needed.

• Representing Thales as a member of the AJISS Assignment Team (AAT).

• Attending regular AAT meetings to confirm work assigned to Thales.

• Liaising with other AAT members outside of scheduled meetings to facilitate timely decision-making for urgent defects.

• Preparing slides and attending the weekly NEM brief on the coast, representing Thales.

• Attending project meetings and providing ship status updates as required.

• Participating in recurring Financial Review Meetings internally and with customers.

• Coordinating with other coastal NEM Liaisons to manage the Fleet Scheduling B2B process for AJISS.

• Promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration across all levels within the customer organization, leveraging the Relational Contracting (RC) model and the RC AJISS Enterprise Charter.

• Identifying and addressing areas of concern within projects and Thales, and driving improvements through liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

• Updating documentation, procedures, and templates for AJISS as requested.

• Fostering a spirit of teamwork and unity within the department, supporting effective collaboration, cohesion, and success.

• Performing other project duties as assigned and preparing regular reports as required.

• Health, Safety & Environment

  • Comply with all relevant health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) legislative requirements, policies, procedures, and frameworks to prevent or minimize accidental exposure to self, colleagues, contractors, visitors, and/or the environment.

  • Participate in the development and implementation of the Waterfront Safety Plan as required.

  • Promote Thales’s health, safety, and environmental programs by demonstrating HS&E leadership in a professional and supportive manner.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Possess a minimum 3-year technical program diploma in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified to the QL-6B level of military technical training; and

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine sector within the last 10 years;

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders;

• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of the RCN deficiency reporting methodologies and experience with the evaluation and prioritization of defect repairs is preferred

• 2 years demonstrated experience within the last 5 years, liaising with Coastal Authorities (Fleet Engineering Readiness (FER)) and Coastal Fleet Maintenance Facilities (FMF’s) for the scheduling and execution of work and trials during DWP’s and/or SWP’s is preferred.

• Experience with the Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) is advantageous

• Experience working within a defense environment with active defense force personnel.

• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

• Strong understanding of Federal and Provincial safety regulations;

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

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 will 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.

This role will be required to support on call service – evenings and weekends may be required.

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 (TTC) $100,000- $125,000 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.

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.