Naval Architect Intern/Co op - Halifax

Thales; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP matching

Paid holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Naval Architect Student for Fall 2026 to support Non-Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. You will work with Naval Architects and engineers to troubleshoot ship systems and review naval data packages, gaining valuable hands‑on experience.

The role is hybrid, based in Halifax, with responsibilities spanning technical investigations, documentation updates, data package validation, and design change support, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports
• Senior Student in Naval Architectural Engineering preferred, though interested junior students will also be considered

Responsibilities

• Technical investigation into problems with ships equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates
• Technical data package validation activities including support to physical configuration audits of ship systems and equipment
• Support the preparation and updating of design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, installation instructions and test and trials documentation
• Prepare documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers
• Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks, including: requirements analysis, material compatibility investigation, research and review of equipment/system maintenance documentation, failure analysis, risk and hazard assessments, weight & moment assessments, support management of lifting appliance certification and testing, assure compliance with hull related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code and Polar Code requirements

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location

Halifax - Wilkinson, 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.

Hybrid Position

Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect student for Fall of 2026 to support its Non-Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Position Summary

Working closely with Naval Architects, Engineers, Life Cycle & Materiel Managers and other technical specialists in the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team, the Naval Architect Student provides technical support to various ships and assets of the Royal Canadian Navy. In this role, the individual will gain valuable working experience with troubleshooting technical issues with ship systems, working with ships technical data package, and other LCMM activities.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

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 ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Technical investigation into problems associated with ships equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates
• Technical data package validation activities including support to physical configuration audits of ship systems and equipment
• Support the preparation and updating of design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, installation instructions and test and trials documentation
• Prepare documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers
• Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks, including:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Material compatibility investigation
  • Research and review of equipment/system maintenance documentation
  • Failure analysis
  • Risk and hazard assessments
  • Weight & moment assessments
  • Support management of lifting appliance certification and testing
  • Assure compliance with hull related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code and Polar Code requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program in Canadian University with a focus in Naval Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Senior Student in Naval Architectural Engineering preferred, though interested junior students will also be considered

Physical Demands

• Predominantly office work but if located in Halifax, the individual may be required to work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships
• May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting

Special Position Requirements

• 40 hours per week
• Work at shipyards and onboard ships
• Potential occasional domestic travel
• Halifax, Nova Scotia based position. The student will work from the Thales Halifax Office in Burnside, and may occasionally have to visit the DND Facilities and HMC Dockyard in Halifax to attend the ships during maintenance work periods

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 (TTC) $45,000 - $55,000 -65,000 CAD Annual.

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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

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents.

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.