Maintenance Scheduler

Thales; Esquimalt; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

RRSP/TFSA match

Paid holidays

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Thales in Victoria, BC is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler to support the Ship Maintenance Lead and the Waterfront Service Delivery Team by developing an integrated schedule across work periods and coordinating with suppliers and naval crews.

The role emphasizes data‑driven maintenance analysis, real‑time dashboards, and timely reporting, with hybrid onsite work at the Naval Dockyard and occasional office or home‑based days.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of scheduling or planning experience.
• Strong computer literacy with MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint.
• College graduate with relevant business/PM/engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Provision of general project support and administration to the Waterfront Service Delivery Team.
• Prepare reports and updates on schedule progression and adherence.
• Balance multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Communicate reports to varied audiences and present findings.

Skills

Scheduling & planning

Office software

Communication

Education

College/university degree in Business/PM/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Location

Victoria, BC – 905 Ellery, Canada

Position Summary

Thales currently has a vacancy for a Maintenance Scheduler who will provide work package and scheduling support to the Ship Maintenance Lead and the Service Delivery Team in planning and organizing all required routines while developing an integrated schedule for multiple Work Periods. The Maintenance Scheduler manages the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of Work Period work lists and schedules. They coordinate and communicate with suppliers and waterfront service team and provide an accurate and executable schedule to minimize conflict between tasks. The Maintenance Scheduler will ensure accurate and timely reports are produced as required along with updating real‑time dashboards and communicating schedule changes across the enterprise. Implement data‑driven approaches to analyze maintenance performance, identify trends that could improve the efficiency of a work period. Additional tasks will include raising purchase requisitions on behalf of the SML, collecting and organizing objective quality evidence, and assisting Maintenance Coordinators with Work Pack Management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provision of general project support and administration activities to the Waterfront Service Delivery Team
• Prepare reports and updates on the schedule progression and adherence
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare and present reports to a range of audiences
• Exposure to Scheduling Tools (Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience scheduling and/or planning projects
• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint
• College graduate with trade experience or postgraduate qualifications or training in the area of Business, Project Management, or Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Competent with the use of Scheduling Tools (Microsoft Project and Primavera P6)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of previous experience working within military or marine industry as it relates to shipbuilding, ship repair, or ship maintenance
• Experience working in SAP
• Experience and knowledge with an ERP or EAM (SAP and Maximo)
• PMP
• Experience within procurement, project management or operations

Special Position Requirements

Hybrid schedule: Predominantly working onsite in the Naval Dockyard and onboard Naval Vessels, will also be required to work from the office or from home.

Compensation

Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $70,000 - $90,000 CAD Annual.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer & Accommodation

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 Enhanced Reliability security clearance.