Commissioning Manager

Babcock Canada Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental premiums fully paid by

Wellness program

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Parental leave top-up

RRSP/DPSP matching

TFSA contributions

Vacation time & holiday closure

Bonus program

Training & professional development

Job summary

Babcock Canada Inc. in Victoria, BC seeks a Commissioning Manager (Permanent) to lead testing, acceptance and maintenance for submarine systems. The role demands 12+ years in marine environments, P.Eng/AScT/CET registration, and proven leadership guiding technical teams in shipyard settings.

Expect a competitive total compensation package and growth opportunities. The job combines hands-on leadership with risk assessment, system optimization and liaison with program managers, operators and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering technology or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng), AScT, or CET with the provincial association.
• 12+ years of operational experience in a marine environment.
• 5+ years of leadership managing technical teams.
• Submarine system knowledge and experience; naval mission systems desirable.
• Experience with ISO 15288 and lifecycle engineering.
• Familiar with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013 commissioning processes and system optimization.
• Experience with functional and non-functional system inspections and testing.
• Excellent communication, and MS Office skills.
• Eligible for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and management for a team of engineers and technologists conducting testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for Victoria Class Submarine systems.
• Assess, document and communicate risks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to solutions for moderate to high complexity issues and articulate technical risks clearly.
• Be responsive to Program Managers for dynamic delivery in a shipyard environment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Commissioning Team personnel.
• Support submarine operators and maintainers in various environments and scenarios.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Testing & inspection

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or tech diploma

Tools

Naval systems knowledge

System engineering lifecycle (ISO 15288)

Job description

Commissioning Manager (Permanent)

Victoria, BC (Band 4.1)

Expected Salary: $103,223 - $137,630

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles

create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Description

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership, oversight and management for a team of engineers and technologists conducting testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
• Assess, treat, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine platform and mission systems to both internal and external customers
• Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems and issues of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
• Be responsive to Program Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Commissioning Team personnel
• Be responsible to provide direct support to submarine operators and maintainers deployed in a variety of environments and operational scenarios
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong technical skills including post‑secondary education; degree and/or diploma in an engineering technology, or equivalent experience
• Registration to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng), an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the applicable provincial association
• Significant operational experience or equivalent equipment maintainer experience (12+ years) in a marine environment
• Proven leadership skills and experience (5+ years) managing technical teams
• Submarine system knowledge and experience including operations and maintenance considered an asset
• Experience (5+ years) with naval mission systems and communications and/or naval mechanical and/or electrical systems is highly desirable
• Experience with ISO Standard 15288 and systems engineering life‑cycle
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Guideline 0‑2013 commissioning processes and system optimization
• Experience with functional and non‑functional system inspection, demonstration and performance testing
• Have the physical ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to access work areas.
• Have the physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Have the physical dexterity to allow for working in confined spaces and areas with limited room for movement.
• Comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment and around moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office suite
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.