Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead

Bmt Defence Services LTD; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BMT Defence Services LTD in Halifax, Ottawa, or Victoria seeks a Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead to guide a portion of the Naval Architecture team. You will collaborate with the Capability Manager to drive results and oversee key projects end-to-end.

The role requires a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, 10+ years in Naval Architecture, PE registration or eligibility, and the ability to obtain Canadian security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of Naval Architecture experience.
• Eligible for registration with a Professional Engineering body in the work province.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portion of the Naval Architecture team in Halifax/Ottawa/Victoria.
• Support the Capability Manager and perform management duties when required.
• Manage work assignments and allocate resources for direct reports.
• Conduct performance reviews and establish development plans.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with team members.
• Mentor and motivate team, align goals with training needs.
• Assist in hiring processes and onboarding of new staff.
• Help develop department strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure quality and guideline compliance across the team.
• Lead team meetings and share best practices.
• Other duties assigned by the Capability Manager.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Team leadership

Education

Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000

About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org .

Key Responsibilities

The Team Lead Naval Architecture (NA) is responsible for assisting the NA Capability Manager by leading a portion of the NA Team in either Halifax/Ottawa/Victoria.

• Supports the Capability Manager and may perform management duties when the Manager is absent or out of office.
• Manage work assignments/allocations for direct reports, including negotiations with PMs & implementing resulting ERP updates (or replacement tool).
• Conduct performance personnel reviews for direct reports, including establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• Establish and maintain recurring one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks.
• Assists the Capability Manager with hiring processes (e.g., conduct candidate screening, first round interviews, etc.) and new team member training.
• Assist Capability Manager with Department strategies and initiatives.
• Answers team member questions, helps with team member problems, and oversees team member work for quality and guideline compliance.
• Supports the Capability Manager to develop strategies to promote team members to meet the company performance goals.
• Conducts team meetings to update team members on best practices and continuing expectations.
• Other duties assigned by the Capability Manager.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture
• Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work
• Eligible for a Canadian security clearance