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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.THALES GROUP LIMITED DISTRIBUTION to email recipients\nThis is for a Hybrid full-time role in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada.\nPosition Summary\nThe Ship Maintenance Team Lead (SMTL) supports the Ship Maintenance Team Manager (SMTM) to ensure safe, compliant, on-time waterfront maintenance execution and is the main point of contact for FER. The SMTL assists the SMTL with overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day waterfront activities (on board ships, on the jetty, and Thales trailers) during designated maintenance periods, enabling Service Delivery Team members to deliver assigned responsibilities. The SMTL provides operational leadership at the waterfront and may represent the SMTM for defined responsibilities and reporting/escalation requirements.\nRegulatory Compliance Requirements:\nCanada \nAccess to Trade Controlled Hardware, Software, Technical Information\nControlled Goods Program Clearance \nSecurity Clearance\nRequires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR.\nRequires 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.\nRequired to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.\nKey Areas of Responsibility\nAssist the SMTM with the following:\n1) Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E)\nComply with and ensure compliance of others to all relevant HS&E legislative requirements, Thales policies, procedures and framework, with the intent of preventing/minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues,\ncontractors, visitors and/or the environment.\nOversee and/or support the development and execution of the Waterfront Safety Plan and ensure work parties understand/apply applicable safety controls.\nPromote Thales HS&E programs by demonstrating leadership in a professional and supportive manner.\n2) Waterfront Operations & Maintenance Execution (Day-to-Day)\nSupport oversight of maintenance execution activities for designated maintenance periods to ensure material readiness objectives for platforms are achieved.\nSupport timely and complete submission of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) by participating in/assisting with routine audits of completed work instructions and evidence packs.\nAssist as a primary or delegated point of contact for internal/external stakeholders regarding maintenance execution.\nProvide technical assistance and/or advice to Ship’s Staff and other RCN personnel as required.\nSupport supervision (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) of Thales personnel and subcontractors to achieve agreed outcomes within delegated authorities.\nSupport coordination and completion of required activities prior to commencement of maintenance execution (e.g., subcontractor readiness and kickoff coordination; administrative readiness support as delegated).\nSupport management of maintenance and ad-hoc taskings during designated work periods within agreed scheduled time frames.\nEnsure maintenance activities are conducted IAW Project Procedures.\nSupport coordination/rectification of operational defects (OPDEF) within agreed timeframes.\nSupport management/coordination of recording planned and corrective maintenance data in Thales data management systems from initiation to closeout (as delegated).\nSupport collation and acceptance of OQE for planned/corrective maintenance for performance confirmation and data management/invoicing support.\nProvide whole-ship project support to the Coastal Operations Manager as required to meet availability standards and Full Mission Capability under ISS Contracts (as directed).\nSupport progress reporting (daily, weekly and at maintenance conclusion) by collecting/validating execution updates for SMTM review.\nAct as the main Point of Contact (POC) for FER:\nAssist with the Coordination of FER priorities and manage workflow between FER and Thales related activities to maintain continuity and responsiveness.\nAssist with the resolution of day-to-day issues arising from FER across all ships (within delegated authority).\nBe available on a rotational, 24/7 on-call basis (unless formally delegated otherwise) to respond to urgent requests from FER, MEPM(NC), FMF and Ships Staff.\nWork closely with the repair team lean to report the status of Operational Deficiencies (OPDEF) received from FER.\nArrange and facilitate progress meetings with FER as required (prepare agenda/actions; track outcomes).\nPrepare slides and attend the weekly NEM brief on the coast, representing Thales; provide execution/deficiency status as required.\nAttend project meetings and provide ship status updates as required.\n3) Budget, Claims Support & Escalation (As Delegated)\nSupport assessment of warranty implications and financial claims with factual execution inputs and supporting documentation (as delegated).\nSupport verification/certification activities for subcontractor payment claims by ensuring supporting documentation is complete and traceable (as delegated).\nEnsure issues are resolved at the lowest level and escalated appropriately-particularly any matters impacting operational availability and/or safety, surfaced as they occur or are known.\nSupport regular Lesson Learnt / Internal Wash-up Meetings by capturing information, ensuring actions are documented, and tracking follow-ups.\n4) People Management (Deputy Leadership)\nProvide technical/project oversight and direction to employees within the Service Delivery/maintenance execution function in accordance with organization policies and procedures.\nCoach, mentor and develop staff, including support for onboarding and training readiness and career development planning as directed.\nProvide direction, coaching, support and delegation to project team members and the whole team to achieve work objectives within delegated authority.\nLead by example to meet expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement and goal accomplishment.\nFoster teamwork, unity and effective collaboration across the department and with subcontractors.\n5) Prepare and/or review contract-required reports and documents as requested by the SMTM and contract\nrequirements.\nAttend departmental/management meetings to capture feedback, identify improvements, and contribute to continuous improvement.\nAs requested, update procedures and templates for the project.\nGeneral\nAct as the Resource Manager for the SML’s in your team.\nUndertake other project management and waterfront leadership duties as assigned.\nPromote a culture of teamwork and collaboration across all levels within the customer organization, leveraging the Relational Contracting (RC) model and the RC AJISS Enterprise Charter.\nPerform the duties of the SMTM when delegated/required to ensure continuity of waterfront leadership and accountability.\n Basic Qualifications\nPossess a minimum 3-year technical program diploma in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified to the QL-6B level of military technical training; and\nPossess a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine sector within the last 15 years;\nExperience in the supervision of teams undertaking maintenance activities;\nStrong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential;\nStrong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders;\nStrong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.\nStrong understanding of Federal and Provincial safety regulations;\n Preferred Qualifications\nTwo years’ experience in Project Management or related field;\nDemonstrated experience vessel maintenance, refits, or Docking Work Periods of at least $1,000,000 CAD each within the last ten (10) years;\nDemonstrated experience working within or leading In-Service Support Projects.\nExperience working within a defense environment with active defense force personnel.\nExperience within procurement, project management or warehouse environments desirable\nExperience with the Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) is advantageous\nAccreditation as a Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent advantageous\nPhysical Demands\nPredominantly working onsite in the Naval Dockyard and onboard Naval Vessels. Will also be required to work from\nthe coastal offices and from home; and\nWill be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on Naval ships involving bending and twisting.\nTasks may also require working at heights.\n\nSpecial Position Requirements\nSchedule: 40 Hours per week during Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.\nPhysical Environment: Office or onboard Naval ships alongside in harbor, or at sea, therefore, must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards\nTravel: Occasional domestic or international travel will be required, which will include access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels\nCustomer Location Based or Site Visits: Required to visit shipyards and Naval Dockyards during Work Periods. \nWhat We Offer\nThales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:\nCompany paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.\nRetirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.\nCompany paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.\nVoluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.\nEmployee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nSay HI and learn more about working at Thales click here.\nThales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:\nCompany paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.\nRetirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.\nCompany paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.\nVoluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.\nEmployee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.\nThales 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.\nThis 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). 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