Team Lead, Technical Publications

Thales • Halifax, NS

63d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales has a vacancy for a Team Lead, Technical Publications is a high-level individual contributor role designed to facilitate the day-to-day coordination of the Technical Data Package (TDP) lifecycle. Reporting directly to the Technical Documentation Manager, this role is essential to supporting the Manager by providing consistent workflow oversight, technical review, and process coordination within a complex defence environment. The Team Lead acts as a functional link between the Manager and the project teams, ensuring that documentation tasks stay on schedule and adhere to required standards. This position is dedicated to the functional execution of documentation processes and quality assurance, serving as a key pillar of support for the Technical Documentation Manager in maintaining the integrity and delivery of all technical data products.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year technical programme diploma from a recognised institute in a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Naval Architecture) or eligibility for registration as a technician.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in the production, revision, and coordination of complex Technical Data Packages (TDP).
• Proven experience in a senior analyst or coordinator role within a defence, marine, or aerospace environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and LSAR management.
• Advanced proficiency in OmegaPS, IPESA, SharePoint, and Nintex Workflow.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Functional familiarity with SQL, XML, and VBA to support documentation management.
• Direct experience navigating military and Department of National Defence (DND) regulations and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Technical Writer Ontario College Graduate Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of S1000D specifications, IETM formats, and CFTO formatting (including government-adopted technical publications).
• Familiarity with DRMIS, the NDID, and cataloguing within the Canadian Forces Supply System.
• Direct experience with DND In-Service Support (ISS) contracts and supporting operational military assets.
• Familiarity with Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and formal requirements (MIL-STD-1388-2B, GEIA-STD-0007).
• Exposure to LSA application software such as OmegaPS.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Access is considered a strong asset for data visualization and tracking.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is highly desirable.
• Successful completion of a Technical Writer Ontario College Graduate Certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager by triaging daily Document Change Package (DCP/r) requests and Problem Incident Reports (PIR), ensuring they are appropriately tracked and progressed through the lifecycle.
• Monitor the progress of tasks assigned to staff and contractors to ensure delivery timelines for major programmes are met, escalating potential bottlenecks to the Manager.
• Maintain and update Dashboards and KPIs to provide the Manager with a clear, real-time view of technical data package status and team productivity.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, style guides, and instructional materials to assist the team in producing consistent, high-quality output.
• Perform thorough peer reviews and technical checks on various publications (CFTOs, LSARs, BOMs, and drawings) to ensure compliance with military and customer standards before final approval.
• Review and prepare disposition recommendations for Document Change Packages, liaising with technical contributors to address requirements and coordinate revisions.
• Assist the Manager in preparing for Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and design reviews by organising evidence, tracking progress, and ensuring the final TDP is logically structured.
• Track and report on the status of technical verification activities to ensure all products are accurate and compliant with the support solution.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Master Data Management Portal, using SharePoint and Nintex to process deliveries to external stakeholders and clients.
• Identify manual bottlenecks and assist the Manager in implementing automated solutions using VBA, SQL, or XML to improve team efficiency.
• Serve as the primary functional user for the OmegaPS suite and related logistics tools, identifying bugs and coordinating resolutions with vendors to ensure system availability.
• Coordinate with Obsolescence, Sparing, and Engineering teams to ensure that publication updates are synchronised with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) functions and LSAR entries.
• Facilitate the indexing of documentation in accordance with the National Defence Index of Documentation (NDID) and the relevant Equipment Family Tree (EFT).

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree