Assistant Project Manager- MWAV

Assistant Project Manager - MWAV

Halifax NS or Ottawa ON or Victoria (Ellery) BC- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program.

Position Summary

The Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) Program has a current vacancy for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support delivery execution. Reporting to the MWAV Senior Project Manager with functional management support provided by the Head of PMO for TCDS the APM will play a key role in the effective delivery of our contractual obligations using robust project management processes and principles.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Project Integration & Planning:

• Support integration of scope schedule cost risk and quality activities across assigned areas of the MWAV program.

• Maintain alignment between project plans contractual requirements and Thales PMO governance.

• Manage assigned work packages or discrete project activities under the direction of the Project Manager.

Scope & Change Management:

• Support definition and control of project scope in accordance with contract and statement of work.

• Assist with development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Support engineering and program change control processes including impact assessments and documentation.

Schedule Management:

• Develop update and maintain detailed schedules for assigned scope.

• Track progress against schedule baselines and analyze variances.

Cost & Financial Management:

• Support cost forecasting variance analysis and estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates.

• Coordinate with finance and project controls to ensure accurate reporting.

Risk Issue & Opportunity Management:

• Support risk identification analysis and mitigation planning.

• Monitor mitigation actions and escalate emerging risks as required.

Quality & Compliance:

• Support adherence to Thales quality standards and contractual requirements.

• Assist with preparation for internal reviews audits and customer governance forums.

Stakeholder & Communications Management:

• Prepare project status reports dashboards and briefing materials.

• Support communications with internal stakeholders suppliers and DND / PSPC.

• Coordinate meetings capture decisions and actions and track follow-up to closure.

Team Coordination:

• Support progress tracking against deliverables by fostering collaboration across project sub-teams and disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or appropriate certification (PMP/ CAPM) in business or project management

• At least 3 years of experience in a project coordination or an assistant project management role.

• Experience supporting complex programs in defence naval marine aerospace or other regulated industries.

• Strong understanding of standard project management practices across scope schedule cost and risk.

• Proficiency with MS Office suite particularly Project Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools).

• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills.

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Special Position Requirements

Physical Environment: Hybrid working environment - currently three days in office 2 days from home

Travel: Occasional travel to Victoria Ottawa and Halifax.

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) $90000 - $115000 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 employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants 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.