ILS Analyst/ Maintenance Supportability Analyst

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ILS Analyst/ Maintenance Supportability Analyst

Victoria, BC, Halifax, NS or Ottawa, ON- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for an Integrated ILS Analyst/ Maintenance Supportability Analystto join our Integrated Logistics Support team, primarily supporting Engineering Changes (EC) for the AJISS contract supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) programs. The ILS Specialist will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing system ILS requirements for systems undergoing ECs to ensure continued system supportability. This position requires a broad and in-depth understanding of all ILS disciplines, with the ability to identify and coordinate necessary updates to existing ILS documentation, manage subcontractor ILS deliverables, and, where needed, perform hands-on ILS tasks directly. The successful candidate will also lead technical logistics support analyses and contribute to work package planning, scope and resource management, budgeting, risk mitigation, progress tracking, and stakeholder communications to facilitate successful and timely program delivery. Reporting to the LSA Manager and the EC Team Lead, this role works closely with other Work Package Managers and cross-functional teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

• Participate in development and definition of system ILS requirements within engineering changes, ensuring all logistics support needs are addressed.
• Identify and coordinate updates to existing ILS documents affected by ECs.
• Attend and support Equipment Design Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings as required.
• Collect and analyze Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) data to support maintenance planning and sparing analysis.
• Review subcontractor documentation to identify and document maintenance and support requirements.
• Perform and support reliability analyses including Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs).
• Collect and coordinate technical data for Product and Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), including Functional Failures, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Maintenance Task Analysis, Sparing Analysis, and Provisioning Documentation.
• Prepare and deliver Maintenance Plans, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, and Instructions.
• Support the development and review of User Manuals and Training Materials.
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals and support Life Cycle program plans.
• Support scope management activities by defining and controlling work package deliverables, evaluating client requests, and ensuring adherence to the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Assist in planning and scheduling efforts; coordinate timelines with project managers and other Work Package Managers (WPMs).
• Assist in identifying and managing personnel, equipment, and materials required for work packages.
• Support budget monitoring and cost control activities; assist in financial and progress reporting.
• Identify and support the mitigation of risks associated with work packages; escalate issues as required.
• Track work package progress and provide regular status updates.
• Facilitate communication between clients, internal teams, and management to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent military/industry background in logistics support.
• Proficiency with LSA and supportability tools such as LSAR Databases, Windchill Risk and Reliability, MIL-HDBK-217, WQS Prediction, WQS OpSim, WQS FTA Lite, and/ or FMEA.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for quality assurance and validation work.
• Ability to identify gaps in technical data and recommend practical resolutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Logistic Support Analysis and sustainment management, ideally on DND, RCN, or CCG programs, or in naval/marine/shipbuilding environments.
• Advanced expertise in logistics and reliability analysis methods (LSA, MTA, RAM, FMECA, LORA).
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) considered an asset.
• Experience maintaining LSARs and TDPs for large-scale naval or defence programs.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles and asset management
• Background in supporting operational naval systems and equipment.
• Certification in Reliability, Maintainability, or Supportability Engineering is an advantage.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo) an asset.

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – which is a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or on-board ships alongside in harbour)
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel maybe required in support of the ships

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) $110,000 - $125,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• 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 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.

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 able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.