Configuration Management Specialist

Thales Group; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support their Development and In-Service Support programs. The role involves ensuring the integrity of data and changes throughout the lifecycle, requiring a strong background in engineering and configuration management processes. Applicants should have experience in managing technical documentation and change management standards. This position offers a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Extensive benefits program

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid holidays and vacation days

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Configuration Management in engineering.
• Strong understanding of change management principles.
• Knowledge of EIA-649 and/or ISO100007 standards.

Responsibilities

• Support CM and Engineering Management processes.
• Perform configuration audits and maintain CI data.
• Lead Configuration Control Boards.

Skills

Technical design change management

Configuration audits

Document management

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Wind-chill

JIRA

Job description

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.

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

Position Summary

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. 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. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge and experience to drive CM priorities through a structured governance framework.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• 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 drawings. 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 a related field from a recognized institution.
• 3+ years of work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of technical design change management principles. Firm knowledge of ILS parts and material change protocols. Ability to read and interpret drawings. Understand BOMs and equipment family trees.
• Proficiency in performing configuration verifications and audits. Experience in 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 do not meet all the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday.

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

Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required.

What We Offer

• Extensive benefits program for full-time employees working 24+ hours/week and their dependents, including health, dental, HSA, life, AD&D, short-term disability, cancer care, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with company contribution and match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym memberships.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to providing accommodations during the interview process. Applicants requiring accommodations should advise upon invitation for an interview. All information will be kept confidential.

This position requires access to hardware, software, or technical information controlled under various Canadian and US export control regulations. Applicants must be eligible to obtain necessary authorizations and security clearances.