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This is for a hybrid role in Halifax, NS. Note that role can be hired in Ottawa ON or Victoria BC.
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support its Development and In-Service Support programs. The Specialist will be responsible for supporting CM initiatives on projects and act as a strategic contributor for establishing product baselines. In this role you will work with and support multiple teams to ensure the integrity of changes to data and information are defined, traceable and visible throughout their lifecycles. As the primary CM contact, the successful candidate will leverage their knowledge and experience to drive CM priorities through a structure governance framework.
Special Position Requirements
Schedule: 40 hours weekly Monday through Friday
Physical Environment: Onsite and remote in Ottawa or Halifax
Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Canada
Access to Trade Controlled Items
Access to Controlled Goods
Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain a NATO Secret Level Security Clearance
• Access to material (parts/equipment), technical information/data, engineering systems and software is required for the position which are governed and controlled by the ITAR and/or Canadian Export Control List
• Controlled Goods assessment is required based on the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Support Configuration Management (CM) and Engineering Management change processes
• Maintain the lifecycle accuracy and visibility of configuration items (CI)
• Coordinate and control the release of products
• Champion the implementation of CM processes, improvements and tools
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Identify and resolve technical data baseline discrepancies and gaps
• Develop strong relationships across the business
• Possess exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to organize tasks with minimal supervision
• Perform configuration audits and communicate to affected groups
• Evaluate and organize multiple types and volumes of CI data
• Proactively resolve issues that may impact performance and efficiency
• Interface and liaise with project teams and customers
• Chair/lead Configuration Control/Change Boards (CCBs)
Basic Qualifications
• Post-secondary degree/diploma from a recognized institution
• 3 years work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist
• Strong understanding of technical design change management principals
• Proven problem solving and analytic skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Understand BOMs and equipment family trees
• Proficiency performing configuration verifications and audits
• Experience incorporating and managing technical documentation changes
• Knowledge of Configuration Management standards EIA-649 and/or ISO100007
• Familiarity with software PLM tools for managing technical data (SAP, Maximo, IBM Infosphere, Windchill, JIRA)
• Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment
Preferred Qualifications
• Post-secondary certification in Engineering or similar technical discipline
• 5 years’ work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist in an Engineering environment
• CMMII certification or similar
• Experience working on In-service Support or Capital Projects
• Experience working with software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks
What We Offer
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.
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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 71,400.00 - 89,250.00 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.