Naval Architect Co-op

Thales • Victoria, PE

1d • CA$55,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect student for the 2026 Summer and Fall semesters to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy in Halifax, NS. Working closely with the Naval Architects, Engineers, Life Cycle & Materiel Managers (LCMMs), and other technical specialists in the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team, the Naval Architect Student provides technical support to various ships and assets of the Royal Canadian Navy. In this role, the individual will gain valuable working experience with troubleshooting technical issues with ship systems, working with ships technical data package, and other LCMM activities.

Requirements

• Student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program in Canadian University, with a focus in Naval Architecture.
• English (Essential)
• Access to personal vehicle will be required to travel to/from work site.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Senior Student in Naval Architectural Engineering preferred, though interested junior students will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Technical investigation into problems associated with ships equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates
• Technical data package validation activities including support to physical configuration audits of ship systems and equipment
• Support the preparation and updating of design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, installation instructions and test and trials documentation
• Prepare documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers
• Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks, including: Requirements analysis; Material compatibility investigation; Research and review of equipment/system maintenance documentation; Failure analysis; Risk and hazard assessments; Weight & moment assessments; Support management of lifting appliance certification and testing; and Assure compliance with hull related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code and Polar Code requirements

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: Intern