Configuration Management Specialist

Thales Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

RRSP Matching

Vacation

Life Insurance

Job summary

Thales Group in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to lead CM activities across development and in-service programs. You will maintain CI baselines, coordinate releases, and implement CM processes to ensure traceability and data integrity throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires 5+ years of CM experience, familiarity with CMS tools, and knowledge of EIA 649/ISO 10007. Occasional travel and eligibility for security clearance are noted.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma from a recognized university or college program, or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or CMII Certification from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the last 10 years as a CM Specialist or Senior CM Analysts
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 5 years working on Capital Projects or In-Service Support contracts
• Experience in the selection, deployment, maintenance and use of CMS tools
• Strong knowledge of CM standards (EIA 649, ISO 10007)
• Experience conducting cross-functional CM activities and developing CM processes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Support CM and Engineering Management change processes
• Maintain lifecycle accuracy and visibility of configuration items (CI)
• Coordinate and control releases of products
• Champion CM process improvements and tools
• Establish KPIs and metrics for CM
• Perform configuration audits and communicate findings
• Interface with project teams and customers
• Chair Configuration Control/Change Boards (CCBs)

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Project contract interpretation

Education

University degree or college diploma

CMII Certification

Tools

CMS tools

ERP systems

PLM/Asset tools (Windchill AVEVA)

Job description

## Configuration Management SpecialistApply: Hybrid: Halifax - John Savage: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 18, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R0339262Location: Halifax - John Savage, CanadaIn 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.**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 FridayPhysical Environment: Onsite and remote in Ottawa or HalifaxTravel: 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*** A degree or diploma from a recognized university or college program, or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or CMII Certification from a recognized institution* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the last 10 years as a CM Specialist or Senior CM Analysts* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 5 years working on Capital Projects or In-Service Support contracts* Experience in the selection, deployment, maintenance and use of CMS tools* Firm understanding and knowledge of Configuration Management standards (EIA 649, ISO 10007)* A minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting and driving cross functional CM activities* A minimum of 3 years of experience developing CM processes and procedures* Proven ability to plan and coordinate teamwork activities and goals* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple objectives simultaneously* Ability to build strong relationships across the business* Experience interpreting and executing project contract requirements* Proven problem solving and analytic skills**Preferred Qualifications*** A degree in Engineering or a related field* CMII Certification from a recognized institution* 5 years’ defence/military industry experience* 3 years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems* 3 years of experience with PLM or Asset Information tools such as Windchill or AVEVA**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.**Why Join Us?**Say HI and learn more about working at Thales *click here**.**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 84,480.00 - 105,600.00 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.*