AJISS Maintenance Support Technician (New Grad)

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson Canada

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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 amotivated new graduate to assist in the management and resolution of maintenance activities identified onboard the Arctic and OffshorePatrol 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 Correctivemaintenance for all day to day data operations. The Maintenance Support Technician will also act as the key administrative link for theService 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 serviceproviders have sufficient information to complete assigned tasks;
Supporting the Ship Maintenance Leads in the tracking of documentation and notifications throughout Thales tools as requiredsupporting 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 Responsedefects 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 formattingand 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 Thaless 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 TechnologyMaritime 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 governmentrequirements 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 underthe Canadian Export Control List the ITAR or the EAR.
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware softwaretechnology 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 betweenTotal Target Cash 57750.00 - 63000.00 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 employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

We use artificial intelligenceenabled 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1