AJISS Chief Engineer

Location : Ottawa, CanadaIn 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.For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This role is Hybrid, Ottawa, Ontario

Chief Engineer (AJISS)

Position Summary

Thales Canada Defence & Security (TCDS) is looking for a Chief Engineer for its Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support (AJISS) Program. In this senior leadership role, the Chief Engineer acts as Technical Authority for the AJISS Program, leading a team responsible for ship systems such as Platform, Propulsion, Electrical, and Combat Systems. The successful candidate will ensure that the Accredited Engineering Organisation (AEO) and engineering activities meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable solutions and continuous improvement initiatives. The position demands extensive experience in naval or maritime engineering, engineering management, and professional registration in Canada, along with strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in French and experience with international maritime regulations are considered assets.

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.

Key Areas of Responsibility

At the TCDS level :

• Ensures that the Engineering organisation conforms to the requirements of the Provincial and Federal Professional Engineering Organisations.
• Participates in business development activities.
• Leads and participates in Engineering Continuous Improvement initiatives.

On the AJISS Program :

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Position Requirements

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) $156,000– $180,000 -$204,000 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 :

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.