Configuration Management Specialist

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 tomorrow's possible.

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

Victoria, B.C., Ottawa, ON., Halifax, N.S., (CAN.), Hybrid

Thales Canada Inc. is looking for a Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support its Development and In-Service Support programs. As a CM Specialist you 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.

• Support Configuration Management (CM) and Engineering Management change processes. Maintain the lifecycle accuracy and visibility of configuration items (CI), and revise As-Built records based on change effectivity.
• Evaluate and organize multiple types and volumes of CI data. Perform configuration audits and communicate to affected groups. Assist with CM procedures maintenance; Lead or support the FCA/PCA activities as required.
• Chair/lead Configuration Control/Change Boards (CCBs). Identify and resolve technical data baseline discrepancies and gaps. Coordinate and control the release of products.
• Help determine and incorporate redline changes to technical drawing. Champion the implementation of CM processes, improvements and tools. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Participate in Process Improvement initiatives related to change and CM management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering, Science or related field from a recognized institution
• 3+years work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

• Strong understanding of technical design change management principals. Firm knowledge of ILS parts and material change protocols. 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, Wind-chill, JIRA).

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Schedule: 40 hours weekly Monday through Friday.

Physical Environment: Onsite and remote in Ottawa or Halifax or Victoria.

Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required.

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.