Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,636
Employers: 1,457

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $103,883Across 647 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $46.26Across 59 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $122,567Across 32 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%107 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,715 listings
On-site: 61%2,807 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (261), Stantec (138), AtkinsRéalis (136).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Thales

Program Engineer - Naval Architect (Halifax)

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 10, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience;
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Original job description

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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 position is Hybrid Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Program Engineer - Naval Architect - Nova Scotia

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The AJISS Program Engineer – Naval Architect role will provide Engineering Services in support of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) homeported in Halifax Nova Scotia. Engineering services include conducting surveys, technical investigations, researching ship staff queries, developing repair specifications and job instructions for preventive or corrective maintenance as well as developing and overseeing test and trials.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge of work package management and expertise in structural and marine system design to become a key contributor and technical lead within the AJISS East Coast Team

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The AJISS Program Engineer – Naval Architect will report to the Engineering Services Lead and liaise with the Service Delivery group to provide timely support with Defects resolution.

Assigned tasks are to be completed in accordance with Thales’s quality and commercial guidelines, contracted time and cost requirements. This includes but is not limited to performing the following:

Provide directions on way forward during Corrective Maintenance;
Conduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure, equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development;
Prepare documented work scopes associated with Defect investigation/resolution, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers;
Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions;
Managing (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Electrical, C4 and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities;
Support the rest of the Engineering group (Coastal and Central);
Supporting Preventive Maintenance Plan improvements;
Provision of technical advice to enable structure, systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained;
Analysis of requirements associated with baseline changes to product;
Support Engineering Team from Ottawa for Engineering Change process;
Contribute to detailed engineering tasks, including:

Problem Investigation;
Requirements analysis;
Design calculations;
Support Obsolescence assessments;
Performance improvement investigations;
Material compatibility investigation;
Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation;
Failure analysis; and
Risk and hazard assessments

Minimum Requirements

An Engineering degree in naval architecture;.
Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience;
Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decision;

Preferred Qualifications

Eligible for P Eng designation in Nova Scotia
Previous experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed Forces.
Experience supporting an operational military asset.
Above average Microsoft Windows application experience, communications and interpersonal skills are required for this position.

Physical Demands

Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval Ships;
Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting;
Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided);

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: 40 hours per week
Work Location: Hybrid: Will be required to work from the Halifax dockyard (about 50% of the time) and home/Thales office in Burnside (50%);
Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS Enterprise;

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $74,000– $100,000 -$124,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

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.

Thales 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.

This 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). 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.

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Responsibilities

The role provides engineering services for the Royal Canadian Navy, focusing on the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels and Joint Support Ships. Key duties include conducting technical investigations, developing repair specifications, and overseeing test and trials for ship maintenance.

Requirements

Requires an engineering degree in naval architecture and at least 4 years of maritime experience in ship repair or building. Candidates must be eligible for security clearances and ideally be eligible for a P Eng designation in Nova Scotia.

Skills

Naval Architecture
Ship Repair
Ship Building
Structural Design
Marine System Design
Failure Analysis
Technical Investigation
Work Package Management
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Risk Assessment
Microsoft Windows
Technical Writing
Project Coordination
Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

Extended Health
Dental
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Short-term Disability
Cancer Care Program
Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Well-Being Program
Retirement Savings Plans
Company Contribution to DCPP
Paid Holidays
Vacation Days
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Discounts

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Keywords

Naval Architecture
AOPV
JSS
Royal Canadian Navy
P Eng
Export Control List
EAR
ITAR
NATO Secret Clearance
Controlled Goods Program
Shipbuilding
Marine Engineering
Defect Resolution
Obsolescence Assessment
Material Compatibility
Hazard Assessment
Technical Lead
Maritime Experience

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