AJISS Maintenance Support Technician (New Grad)

Thales • Halifax, NS

10d • CA$57,750 - CA$63,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

In 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level