Certification Officer

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Position Summary

The Certification Officer is a Hybrid role in Victoria, BC.

As part of the Certification team, the Certification Officer will be responsible to manage the certification activities associated with the Royal Canadian Navy Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV), Joint Support Ship (JSS) class vessels managed by Thales under the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) contract and Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels managed by Thales under the MWAV contract.

The Certification Officer is the main point of contact for the Classification Society surveyor and supports the Service Delivery team with planning and executing the activities associated with Classification Society scheduled surveys and inspections.

The Certification Officer will also advise the Service Delivery team and Engineering team on matters relating to certification requirements for corrective maintenance, planned maintenance and engineering changes.

The Certification Officer is the point of contact for all certification related inquiries associated with the contract and will ensure efficient communication between the various DND departments (Naval Materiel Regulatory Authority (NMRA), the Formation Technical Authority (FTA), Maritime Equipment Program Management (MEPM)), the approved Classification Society and Thales departments (Engineering, Supportability, Service Delivery, Procurement).

Key Areas of Responsibility

Basic Qualifications

• 
  Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society;
• Minimum of five years experience in surveying or maintenance of vessels to commercial or military standards;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with:

a. Classification Society rules and regulations (Lloyd’s Register, ABS, DNV) for the Classification of Ships, Naval Ship Classification Rules and Commercial Ship Rules;
b. International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
c. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
d. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
e. International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (the Polar Code)

• Language: English (Essential)

Preferred Qualifications

• 
  Familiar with Navy Certification requirements (ANEP 77 Naval Ship Code, etc.);
• Transport Canada Marine Engineer certificate, or military equivalent;
• University degree in a related marine engineering field from a recognized university program;
• Be registered as a Professional Engineer within province of practice.

Physical Demands

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

Required to access and work in DND facilities and therefore must comply with Federal facility health regulations

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.

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is based on 75,639.90 - 140,474.10 CAD Annual range Total Compensation. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

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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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.