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Job Location drjobs

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Location: Ottawa 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 tomorrows possible.

For decades Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today Canadas capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canadas best place to live 2017 by Macleans Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and longterm trusted partner to DND enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This is hybrid fulltime position in Ottawa ON Canada.

Position Summary

The Obsolescence Specialist is dedicated to providing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) engineering and analysis with an emphasis on obsolescence of in service assets including logistic support analysis dependability maintenance planning technical documentation and publications and training.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Accountable to the Supportability Manager the Obsolescence Specialist will;

  • Maintain and implement the Obsolescence Management Plan.

  • Host quarterly Obsolescence Meetings to provide a program update to the internal/external stakeholders.

  • Author the biannual Obsolescence Summary Report in accordance with the Data Item Description provided by DND.

  • Use Integrated Logistic Support Analysis methods to develop strategies to identify and mitigate obsolescence in AJISS/MWAV Systems equipment and components.

  • Conduct Obsolescence Risk assessments with engineering team support in order to;

    • Prioritize obsolescence investigations and resolution development; and

    • Develop and maintain a system/Critical Item obsolescence risk profile.

  • Conduct or support ILS Analysis including;

    • Level of repair analysis

    • Maintenance task analysis

    • Life cycle cost modelling

    • Spares modeling

    • Application of technical standards and specifications

    • Verifying the technical design solution meets program supportability and availability objectives

    • Analyzing and reporting on design development test and implementation to meet contractual requirements and

    • Preparing technical reports to identify issues discuss options and recommended actions.

    • Foster Enterprise values and develop relationships with industry DND FMF and the RCN.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or Technologist Diploma (Mechanical Electrical Marine Systems or equivalent) or certified as one the following technical trades of the CAF: Marine Technician RQPO2 Weapons Engineer Technician RQPO2 Legacy QL 6A Marine Engineer Legacy QL 6A Marine Electrician Legacy QL 6A Hull Technician Legacy QL 6A Naval Electronics Technician or Legacy QL 6A Naval Weapons Technician. Intermediate ILS Analyst must have a minimum of four years of demonstrated experience performing ILS activities within the last 10 years.

  • Minimum of four years of demonstrated experience performing ILS activities within the last 10 years.

  • Strong computer literacy with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word Excel and PowerPoint essential.

  • Experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities. Experience within procurement finance project management or warehouse environments desirable.

  • Language: English (Essential)

Preferred Qualifications

  • P.Eng or CET

  • Project Management.

  • Previous experience working with a defense contract.

  • Experience supporting an operational military asset.

  • Experience working in or developing Jira Kanban boards desirable.

Physical Demands

Predominantly office based or remotely (including from home). May also be required to work onboard Naval Vessels and undertake inspections in machinery spaces and confined space involving bending and twisting. Training to be provided.

Tasks may also require working at heights. Training to be provided.

What We Offer

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


Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Shortterm Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and WellBeing 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 LongTerm Disability.
Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.


Why Join Us

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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 Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

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