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Coastal Repair Team Lead (CRTL)
Mill Bay or Victoria, BC- Hybrid
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
- Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR.
- Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as personnel will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
- Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.
Position Summary
We have a current vacancy for a Coastal Repair Team Lead (CRTL) who will manage the coastal repair team with the determination of defect rectification to enable planning and execution of each deficiency, including the allocation, monitoring, communicating and disposition of defects, acting as the primary point of contact between the relevant coastal organizations (FER/Thales) for the prioritization and rectification of known deficiencies. The CRTL will represent Thales as the member of the AJISS Assignment Team (AAT) and will be responsible for communicating between all AJISS stakeholders the status of all deficiencies and their associated repair plans. The CRTL will also act as the coastal OEM Work Package Manager (WPM).
Key Areas of Responsibility
Responsible for managing the effective processing of deficiencies from ND creation to hand off to Service Delivery planning for work period assignment:
- Supervising (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) the Coastal Repair Team to achieve agreed outcomes within their delegated authorities and responsibilities;
- Structure, manage and administer the Corrective Maintenance data bases, taking ownership of the structuring methodology and evolving management needs and requirements;
- Establishing Integrated Project Teams for the effective management of deficiencies;
- Overseeing the prioritization, allocation and planning of all deficiencies to ensure material readiness objectives for the platforms are being achieved;
- Identifying and managing barriers preventing the efficient closure of deficiencies required to meet operational requirements;
- Developing Statements of Work for the execution of rectification of deficiencies and identifying OQE requirements for each task;
- Identifying the earliest work period where work can be injected dependant upon Material or Engineering input availability;
- Transitioning work requirements to Planning and Scheduling once work scope and material availability have been identified;
- Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders (internal and external) with respect to the resolution of coastal deficiencies;
- Accountable for coordinating and ensuring that FER priorities regarding defect rectification are understood and being effectively managed to ensure that the RCN Operational requirements are being met;
- Ensure that Maintenance Repair planning activities are conducted IAW Project Procedures;
- Accountable for the rectification of operational defects (OPDEF) within agreed scheduled time frames which may require on-call or out of normal hours support;
- Manage and coordinate the recording of Corrective Maintenance data in the THALES suite of tools (JIRA, Maximo, xFracas and DRMIS) from initiation to close out;
- Provide weekly reports to the Coastal Operations Manager regarding the status of outstanding defects on each vessel on the respective coasts;
- Ensure that issues are resolved at the lowest level and are escalated for any issues relating to changing priorities or impact to operational availability and/or safety;
- Prepare and/or review regular reports as required by the contract(s);
- Attend regular departmental meetings with manager to build and consolidate continuous feedback and improvement mechanisms;
- Able to challenge established practices, existing processes and preconceived ideas to promote innovation and continuous improvement;
- Able to fulfil and enforce commitments made (results and deadlines), take responsibility for decisions, and demonstrate reliability and integrity in the execution of professional duties;
- As requested, update Procedures and Templates for the Project; and
- Undertake other duties as assigned;
People Management
- Provide oversight and direction to the coastal repair team within the Service Delivery department in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures;
- Provide the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to individual project team members and the whole team to enable them to achieve the work objectives;
- Lead employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment;
- Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together enabling each employee and the department to succeed;
- Interact and work with management/employees to promote teamwork, by effectively communicating with all levels of staff via staff meetings, written communications and one-on-one communication;
- Teach visualization, problem-solving and capitalization skills using established learning tools (ULearn); and
- Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.
Minimum Qualifications·
- Possess a technical program diploma 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;
- Possess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine sector within the last 10 years; and
- Have 2 years experience as a Ship Maintenance Lead on a Thales In-Service Support Project.
- Experience in the supervision of teams undertaking maintenance activities;
- Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential;
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Strong understanding of Federal and Provincial safety regulations;
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working within or leading In-Service Support Projects.
- Experience working within a defense environment with active defense force personnel.
- Experience within procurement, project management or warehouse environments
- Experience with the Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)
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Special Position Requirements
Predominantly working in an office environment.
Will also be required to work onsite in the Naval Dockyard and onboard Naval Vessels;
Will be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on Naval ships involving bending and twisting. Tasks may also require working at heights
Schedule: 40 Hours per week during Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.
Physical Environment: Office or onboard Naval ships alongside in harbour, or at sea, therefore, mustmeet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including NavalDockyards.
Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel will be required, which will include access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels
Customer Location Based or Site Visits: Required to visit shipyards and Naval Dockyards.
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) $115,000 - $130,000 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.
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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.
