Marine Surveyor (East Coast)

Thales • Halifax, NS

1d • CA$92,000 - CA$122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have a current vacancy for a Marine Surveyor to join our team supporting Royal Canadian Navy Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs on Canada’s East Coast. The Marine Surveyor will be responsible for providing project management and technical support to various Royal Canadian Navy Non-Combatant Platforms managed by Thales under its In-Service Support contracts. In this position, you will work closely with the Thales LCMM, Engineering, and Service Delivery teams to support the planning and execution of ship surveys and inspections. You will be responsible for preparing survey reports, repair specifications, and other technical documentation required to support vessel certification and configuration management. You will also provide technical guidance and support for maintenance, repair, and certification activities, ensuring effective coordination between Royal Canadian Navy stakeholders and Thales teams to maintain vessel operational readiness and compliance.

Requirements

• A diploma in a marine-related technical discipline from a recognized technical institute, certification as a technologist or technician through a recognized licensing body, or equivalent qualifications obtained through relevant Canadian Armed Forces marine technical trades.
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience within the marine or offshore sector, including at least five years of experience in vessel surveying, maintenance, repair, or certification activities supporting commercial or military fleets.
• Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society, the Royal Canadian Navy, or a comparable marine organization supporting vessel inspection and certification activities.
• Demonstrated experience planning, managing, and executing ship dockings, dry dock refits, vessel inspections, and associated maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of Classification Society rules and regulations (including Lloyd’s Register, ABS, and DNV), as well as familiarity with IACS, IMO, SOLAS, Naval Ship Classification Rules, and Commercial Ship Rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, develop repair specifications, and effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Eligibility or ability to obtain authorization for access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience managing ship repair, engineering change, and vessel maintenance projects within commercial, government, or military marine environments.
• Experience supporting the design, testing, certification, and maintenance of shipboard lifting appliances, including marine cranes and associated equipment.
• Familiarity with vessel weight and stability management, including weight calculations, lightship surveys, inclining experiments, and stability assessments.
• Knowledge of applicable marine regulatory frameworks and standards, including the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) and ANEP 77 (Naval Ship Code).
• Previous experience supporting the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, or other government maritime organizations, including the delivery of in-service support for operational marine assets.
• Proficiency in French.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and execution of Classification Society surveys, certification activities, and related compliance requirements in collaboration with the Thales Certification Officer and Engineering teams.
• Planning and conducting pre-docking surveys, Annual Condition Surveys, and other vessel inspections, while preparing associated survey reports in accordance with DND and Classification Society requirements.
• Supporting the development of docking specifications, work packages, technical proposals, and scopes of work to facilitate maintenance, repair, and certification activities.
• Developing repair plans and technical specifications for hull, mechanical, and equipment repairs, while providing technical support for vessel certification and configuration management requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, baseline configuration records, and engineering work scopes for external suppliers, OEMs, repair facilities, and specialist service providers.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within Engineering and Certification Management activities, applying lessons learned from previous surveys and dockings, and providing technical analysis and recommendations for equipment and system issues.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree