Systems Specialist

Davie; Lévis; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Davie is seeking a Systems Specialist to support the Canadian Coast Guard’s future fleet of six Program Icebreakers. You will lead systems engineering and change management efforts, coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test robust solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in marine engineering or ship design, and bilingual English/French communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of marine engineering or ship design.
• Experience with rules and regulations of classification societies and flag states.
• Experience in a shipyard is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple complex tasks and projects on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken); English fluency required to interact with English-speaking suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead a robust change management culture.
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Corporate Management System (CMS), safety regulations, and best practices.
• Review and support subcontractor design work.
• Lead and facilitate the review, approval, and prioritization of change requests.
• Ensure compliance with laws and standards, including classification societies, IMO, and Transport Canada.
• Liaise directly with vendors to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Engage with all technical disciplines to manage technical changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual EN/FR

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

As the Systems Specialist, you will support the design, development, integration, and testing of the Canadian Coast Guard’s future fleet of six Program Icebreakers. This role will lead systems engineering and change management efforts. More specifically you will:

• Implement and lead a robust change management culture.
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Corporate Management System (CMS), safety regulations, and best practices.
• Review and support subcontractor design work.
• Lead and facilitate the review, approval, and prioritization of change requests.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards, including the rules and regulations of classification societies, IMO, and Transport Canada.
• Liaise directly with vendors to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Engage with all technical disciplines to ensure effective management of technical changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of marine engineering or ship design.
• Experience working with the rules and regulations of classification societies and flag states.
• Experience working in a shipyard is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to complete multiple, complex, detail-oriented tasks and projects on time.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders or clients.

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!