Configuration Management Specialist

Thales Canada; Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist for a hybrid role based in Halifax with options to work in Ottawa or Victoria. The role focuses on CM processes, baselines, and governance across development and in-service programs.

You will maintain CI integrity, drive change control, and coordinate product releases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure traceability and data visibility throughout lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma required.
• 3 years work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist.
• Knowledge of CM standards EIA-649 and ISO 100007.
• Experience with CM change processes and data baselines.
• Ability to obtain NATO Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support CM and Engineering Management change processes.
• Maintain lifecycle accuracy of configuration items.
• Coordinate and control product releases.
• Chair Configuration Control/Change Boards (CCBs).
• Develop relationships across the business.

Skills

CM knowledge

Communication skills

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

PLM tools

Education

Post-secondary degree

Engineering certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

JIRA

SAP

Maximo

Windchill

Job description

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.

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 Friday

Physical Environment: Onsite and remote in Ottawa or Halifax

Travel: 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

• Post-secondary degree/diploma from a recognized institution
• 3 years work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist
• Strong understanding of technical design change management principals
• Proven problem solving and analytic skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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, IBM Infosphere, Windchill, JIRA)
• Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary certification in Engineering or similar technical discipline
• 5 years’ work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist in an Engineering environment
• CMMII certification or similar
• Experience working on In-service Support or Capital Projects
• Experience working with software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks

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.