Senior Program and Engineering Leader

David Aplin Recruiting; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency in Canada seeks a Senior Program and Engineering Leader to oversee defense engineering initiatives focused on naval platform sustainability. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership and ensure alignment with operational performance goals. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact on Canada’s naval capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in marine systems, defense sustainment, or complex technical program delivery.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and multi-agency environments.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Reliability Status security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key defense engineering initiatives focused on naval platform sustainment.
• Ensure engineering solutions support operational readiness and lifecycle performance.
• Lead working groups across marine and combat systems.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Marine systems

Reliability/maintainability analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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We’re seeking a skilled Senior Program and Engineering Leaderto oversee key defense engineering initiatives focused on naval platform sustainment and capability development. This role provides strategic and technical leadership across integrated teams, ensuring engineering solutions support operational readiness, lifecycle performance, and modernization priorities.

This is an opportunity to shape critical infrastructure and drive innovation through systems engineering, governance planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll lead working groups across marine and combat systems, oversee technical studies, and ensure engineering activities align with broader sustainment objectives and lifecycle performance goals.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in marine systems, defense sustainment, or complex technical program delivery
• Strong background in systems engineering, reliability/maintainability analysis, and lifecycle planning
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and multi-agency environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience supporting or working with DND or similar defense organizations
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation preferred
• PMP or equivalent project management certification an asset
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Reliability Status security clearance

If you’re ready to take on a strategic role supporting the future of Canada’s naval capability, apply todayand join a team making a lasting impact.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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