Integrated Logistic Support Specialist

Thales; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist to support the Royal Canadian Navy's Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels projects. This pivotal role involves defining ILS requirements, managing deliverables, and coordinating logistics support documentation. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 10 years of logistic support experience, and proficiency in analysis methods. This hybrid position requires occasional travel, and competitive compensation in the range of CAD 90,000 to 125,000 is offered.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Retirement Savings Plans with company contribution

Paid holidays and sick leave

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent military/industry background in logistics support.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Logistic Support Analysis and sustainment management, ideally on DND, RCN, or CCG programs, or in naval/marine/shipbuilding environments.
• Advanced expertise in logistics and reliability analysis methods (LSA, MTA, RAM, FMECA, LORA).
• Proficiency with LSA and supportability tools such as OmegaPS LSAR Database, Windchill Risk and Reliability, MIL‑HDBK‑217, WQS Prediction, WQS OpSim, WQS FTA Lite, and FMEA.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and definition of system ILS requirements within engineering changes.
• Attend and support Equipment Design Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings.
• Review subcontractor documentation to identify and document maintenance and support requirements.
• Prepare and deliver Maintenance Plans, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, and Instructions.
• Support scope management activities by defining and controlling work package deliverables.

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.

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

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist- (GENERALIST) to join our Integrated Logistics Support team, primarily supporting Engineering Changes (EC) for the AJISS contract supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) programs. The ILS Specialist will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing system ILS requirements for systems undergoing ECs to ensure continued system supportability. This position requires a broad and in-depth understanding of all ILS disciplines, with the ability to identify and coordinate necessary updates to existing ILS documentation, manage subcontractor ILS deliverables, and, where needed, perform hands‑on ILS tasks directly. The successful candidate will also lead technical logistics support analyses and contribute to work package planning, scope and resource management, budgeting, risk mitigation, progress tracking, and stakeholder communications to facilitate successful and timely program delivery. Reporting to the LSA Manager, this role works closely with other Work Package Managers and cross‑functional teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead development and definition of system ILS requirements within engineering changes, ensuring all logistics support needs are addressed. Identify and coordinate updates to existing ILS documents affected by ECs.
• Attend and support Equipment Design Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings as required. Collect and analyze Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) data to support maintenance planning and sparing analysis.
• Review subcontractor documentation to identify and document maintenance and support requirements. Perform and support reliability analyses including Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs). Collect and coordinate technical data for Product and Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), including Functional Failures, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Maintenance Task Analysis, Sparing Analysis, and Provisioning Documentation.
• Prepare and deliver Maintenance Plans, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, and Instructions. Support the development and review of User Manuals and Training Materials. Assist in the preparation of technical proposals and support Life Cycle program plans.
• Support scope management activities by defining and controlling work package deliverables, evaluating client requests, and ensuring adherence to the Statement of Work (SOW). Assist in planning and scheduling efforts; coordinate timelines with project managers and other Work Package Managers (WPMs).
• Assist in identifying and managing personnel, equipment, and materials required for work packages. Support budget monitoring and cost control activities; assist in financial and progress reporting. Identify and support the mitigation of risks associated with work packages; elevate issues as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent military/industry background in logistics support.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Logistic Support Analysis and sustainment management, ideally on DND, RCN, or CCG programs, or in naval/marine/shipbuilding environments.
• Advanced expertise in logistics and reliability analysis methods (LSA, MTA, RAM, FMECA, LORA).
• Proficiency with LSA and supportability tools such as OmegaPS LSAR Database, Windchill Risk and Reliability, MIL‑HDBK‑217, WQS Prediction, WQS OpSim, WQS FTA Lite, and FMEA.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) considered an asset.
• Certification in Reliability, Maintainability, or Supportability Engineering is an advantage.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo).
• Experience maintaining LSARs and TDPs for large‑scale naval or defence programs.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles and asset management.
• Background in supporting operational naval systems and equipment.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – which is a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or on‑board ships alongside in harbour).
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required in support of the ships.

What We Offer

• 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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Compensation

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 90,000.00 - 125,000 CDN Annual.

AI

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Security Clearance

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.