Sustainment Project Manager

Babcock Canada Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 67,021 - 87,965; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefits and EFAP

Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment

RRSP/DPSP matching

Agile workplace

Recognition and bonus program

Professional development support

Job summary

Babcock Canada Inc. is seeking a project manager to oversee various projects related to Canada’s Victoria Class Submarines. The role requires managing project scope, deliverables, and schedules while engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience, a university degree or diploma in Project Management, and a PMP certification. The expected salary ranges from $67,021 to $87,965, along with comprehensive health benefits and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing small to medium complexity projects.
• Proficiency in written and oral communications.
• Eligible for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects supporting the sustainment of Victoria Class Submarines.
• Lead planning, execution, and close-out of project activities.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Microsoft Office

Technical Knowledge in Naval Sector

Communication Skills

Positivity and Resilience

Education

University degree or college diploma in Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Location & Salary

Ottawa, ON / Victoria, BC / Halifax, NS (Band 5)

Expected Salary: $67,021 to $87,965

Your Role

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines talent and expertise with deep global knowledge from operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you will help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s purpose, “Creating a safe and secure world, together.”

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. This role offers a challenging and rewarding work environment with support to deliver and thrive alongside inclusive teams.

Principles & Culture

• Be Curious – challenging the status quo and asking “how might we?”
• Think Outcomes – measuring success by results and impact.
• Be Kind – being kind to ourselves, others, and the planet.
• Collaborate – Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – everyone has a part in our success.

Benefits

• Health & well‑being: 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums.
• Wellness benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment.
• RRSP/DPSP matching and TFSA contribution support.
• Agile workplace and compressed work schedules.
• Competitive annual vacation and holiday closure time off.
• Recognition and bonus program.
• Professional development and membership dues support.

Description

In this role, you will:

• Manage an array of projects supporting the sustainment of Canada’s fleet of Victoria Class Submarines.
• Lead the planning, execution, and close‑out of project activities.
• Manage project scope, deliverables, schedule, and change to achieve outputs.
• Develop and lead implementation of project management plans.
• Manage costs and budgets with stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and report on progress through performance‑management tools.
• Coordinate stakeholders and subcontractors to deliver on commitments.
• Employ risk and opportunity management to reduce schedule impacts and create recovery plans.
• Maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Assist with sub‑contract development.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, safety standards, and local procedures.
• Maintain Quality and Health & Safety standards and communicate issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years of experience managing small to medium complexity projects with multiple stakeholders, preferably in the Naval or Marine sector.
• Recognised university degree or college diploma in Project Management or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in good standing with PMI.
• Technical knowledge and experience in the Naval or Marine sector.
• Positivity, resilience, and focus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

EEO Statement

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries, welcoming everyone regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and a conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applicants may apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/