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AJISS Corrective Maintenance Support Technician (New Grad)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid

Entry level$532M raised

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other.…

Skills: Data Entry, Project Coordination, Technical Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Time Management

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Communications Internship

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$57k–$59k/yr

Entry level

Competition # : 49141 Department: Natural Resources Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Internship Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ​19-Jul-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us…

Skills: Writing, Editing, Social Media Strategy, Communications Planning, Digital Content Creation

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Ship Maintenance Lead

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid

Mid level$532M raised

Location: Halifax - John Savage, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each othe…

Skills: Project Management, Ship Maintenance, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting

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Manager, Federal Agreements & Financial Strategy

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$102k–$128k/yr

Senior

Competition # : 49091 Department: Education & Early Childhood Development Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 12-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted unti…

Skills: Financial Strategy, Funding Model Development, Federal-Provincial Agreement Management, Financial Reporting, Audit Coordination

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Community Housing Financial Officer (Program Admin Officer 1-2)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$2k–$3k/wk

Mid level

Competition # : 49133 Department: Growth and Development Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ​09-Jul-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Abou…

Skills: Financial Review, Program Administration, Compliance Monitoring, Case Management, Financial Analysis

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Food Service Worker - Canada Forces Base

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

Entry level

Job Description We are seeking a reliable and passionate Food Service Worker to join our food services team at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) on the Halifax waterfront. This unique culinary role offers the perfect blend …

Skills: Food Preparation, Food Safety, Guest Service, Kitchen Sanitation, Inventory Rotation

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Safety Coordinator - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$36/hr–$44/hr

Mid level

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 223083 Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: PS CZ Health & Safety Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (…

Skills: Occupational Health and Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Auditing, Incident Investigation, Adult Education

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Administrative Assistant - AA0126

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$46k–$58k/yr

Senior

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number AA0126 (Quote this number on application documents) Location: Halifax, NS Compensation: $46,424-$58,029 annually Hours: 70 hours biweekly Start Date: ASAP End Date: N/A Closi…

Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Event Planning, Document Preparation

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Policy Consultant, Nursing

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid

$42/hr–$54/hr

Senior

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Company : IWK Health Req ID: 223001 Department/Program: Nursing Practice and Clinical Supports, Professional Practice Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly F…

Skills: Policy Development, Clinical Nursing, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking

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Coordinator, Provider Funding Monitoring & Compliance (Program Admin Officer 4)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$3k–$4k/wk

Senior

Competition # : 49087 Department: Education & Early Childhood Development Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ​09-Jul-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM At…

Skills: Financial Analysis, Compliance Monitoring, Risk Assessment, Funding Agreement Interpretation, Internal Controls

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Inspector Specialist, Housing Services (Inspector(Specialist)1(A)-(B)) 1

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$28/hr–$40/hr

Mid level

Competition # : 49268 Department: Growth and Development Location: SYDNEY Type of Employment: Temporary Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us…

Skills: Building Inspection, Technical Reporting, Job Estimation, Building Code Compliance, Construction Plan Reading

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Coordinator, Adjudicative Branch (Term)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$57k–$72k/yr

Mid level

Competition # : 49125 Department: NS Police Complaints Commissioner Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM …

Skills: Case Management, Legal Administration, Transcription, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills

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Project Manager

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid

$130k–$170k/yr

Senior+$532M raised

Location: Victoria - 905 Ellery, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each othe…

Skills: Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting and Cost Control, Risk Management, Resource Planning

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Immigration Program Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 4)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$89k–$104k/yr

Senior

Competition # : 49230 Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ​08-Jul-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) A…

Skills: Team Leadership, Case Management, Legislative Interpretation, Program Development, Stakeholder Management

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Secretary 3 (Administrative Assistant) (Designated)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$55k–$61k/yr

Mid level

Competition # : 49205 Department: African Nova Scotian Affairs Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ​08-Jul-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time…

Skills: Typing, Word Processing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

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Provincial Manager, Psychosocial Oncology

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Remote OK

$44/hr–$56/hr

Senior

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 216808 Location: Provincial Zone, All Locations Department: CANC Psychosocial Onc & Palliative Care Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: MGMT/NO…

Skills: Project Management, Program Development, Interpersonal Communication, Facilitation, Team Building

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455 EN - EDC Student / New Grad Positions - Marketing & Comms Stream Fall 2026

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid

$43k–$57k/yr

Entry level

Application deadline: July 17, 2026 EDC Student Internships / New Grad Positions - Marketing and Communications Stream This Candidate Pool is specifically for roles on various teams looking for students and new grads wit…

Skills: Marketing Strategy, Communications, Brand Management, Internal Relations, Marketing Technology

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Manager, Capacity Development

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Remote OK

$116k–$145k/yr

Senior

Who We Are Join us at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB), where we support First Nations to strengthen their governance and financial practices. Since our establishment in 2006 under the First Nations Fis…

Skills: Financial Administration Law, FMS Certification, Change Management, Internal Control, Capacity Building

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Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Marine Mechanical Specialist

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid

$95k–$130k/yr

Senior+$532M raised

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other.…

Skills: Life Cycle Management, Materiel Management, Marine Mechanical Engineering, Configuration Control, Failure Analysis

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Early Resolution Officer

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site

$76k–$96k/yr

Mid level

Competition # : 49209 Department: Office of the Ombudsman Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlan…

Skills: Conflict Resolution, Research, Analytical Skills, Legislative Interpretation, Interpersonal Communication

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AJISS Corrective Maintenance Support Technician (New Grad)

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Extended Health, Dental, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability
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  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Assist in the management and resolution of defects for naval vessels by handling data entry and tracking in tools like Maximo, JIRA, and SAP/DRMIS. Act as an administrative link for the Service Delivery Team by organizing quality evidence and documenting meeting minutes.

Requirements

Requires a recent graduate with an Engineering degree or technical diploma in Project Management, Engineering Technology, or Maritime Studies. Must be able to obtain NATO Secret security clearance and a positive Controlled Goods assessment.

Full job description

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

This is a hybrid role in Halifax, NS.

Corrective Maintenance Support Technician

Position Summary
 

Reporting to the Repair Team Lead (Halifax), the Corrective Maintenance Support Technician is an entry level development role designed for a motivated new graduate to assist in the management and resolution of defects identified onboard the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) under the current In-Service Support Program (AJISS).
 

This role assists with the preparation, tracking and day to day data entry of corrective maintenance activities, ensuring high quality data accuracy with the Thales suite of tools (Maximo, JIRA, Confluence) and the customers system of record (SAP/DRMIS). The Corrective Maintenance Support Technician will also act as the key administrative link for the Service Delivery Team, assisting in organizing Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), taking meeting minutes and tracking defect workflows. This position offers a direct pathway to developing comprehensive marine maintenance and project coordination expertise.

Special Position Requirements
 

  • Schedule:     40 Hours per week during Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.

  • Physical Environment:  Office or onboard Naval ships alongside in harbor, or at sea, therefore must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards

  • Travel:     Occasional domestic or international travel may be required, which will include access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels

  • Customer Location Based or Site Visits: Required to visit shipyards and Naval Dockyards during Work Periods.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements: 
 

  • Canada

  • Access to Trade Controlled Hardware, Software, Technical Information

  • Controlled Goods Program Clearance  

  • COVID-19 Vaccine


Security Clearance
 
•    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.


Key Areas of Responsibility 
 

The AJISS Corrective Maintenance Support Technician will be responsible for:

•    For the day to day entry, validation and processing of historical Corrective Maintenance data in the Thales suite of tools and the customers system of record (DRMIS);
•    Uploading notifications from DRMIS into the Thales tools as required, supporting the alignment of technical databases to ensure data consistency across the fleet;
•    Executing assigned actions in Thales tools to ensure workflow momentum for all OPDEF’s and Quick Response defects assigned to the team;
•    Assisting with the organizing of the necessary Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to support the internal close-out processes and to satisfy FTA/MEPM requirements;
•    Assist in drafting Statements of Work (SOW) for defect resolution and reviewing maintenance instructions to ensure service providers have sufficient information to complete assigned tasks;
•    Supporting the tracking and resolution of Corrective Maintenance, helping to provide internal (Engineering Services) and external stakeholders with necessary status updates;
•    Attending weekly AAT/Pre-AAT (AJISS Assignment Team) meetings with internal and external stakeholders to assist with capturing, formatting and distributing accurate meeting minutes; and
•    Assisting in gathering data and presentation of materials for the Material State Disclosure Conferences (MSDC) and key performance metric reviews.

•    Health, Safety & Environment
o    Comply with to all relevant HS&E legislative requirements, policies, procedures and framework with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment.  
o    Promote Thales’s Health, Safety and Environmental programs by demonstrating HS&E Leadership in a professional and supportive manner.

•    Other duties as assigned from time to time.


Basic Qualifications
 

The following minimum requirements must be met:
•    A recent graduate possessing an Engineering Degree or a technical diploma in Project Management, Engineering Technology, Maritime Studies or a related marine technical field from a recognized university or college program;
•    Demonstrated ability to work with and organize data sets with a high degree of accuracy;
•    Strong communication and reporting skills with the ability to confidently interface between various internal and external stakeholders;
•    Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of balancing multiple support priorities in a fast-paced waterfront environment;
•    A natural collaborator who fosters cooperative working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams; and
•    Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential.

Preferred Qualifications


•    A foundational understanding of Corrective Maintenance, defect resolution or general project coordination principles is desirable.
•    Previous experience with document management or enterprise systems (SAP/DRMIS, MAXIMO, JIRA) desirable.
•    Prior co-op internship, or educational projects within the defense, military or marine maintenance /ship repair sectors desirable.

Physical Demands
 

•    Predominantly office based, but will also be required to work onboard Naval Vessels, or remotely (including from home)
•    Will be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on Naval ships involving bending and twisting. Tasks may also require working at heights.

•    Must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including Naval Dockyards

What We Offer
 

  • 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.

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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.

Related keywords

Corrective MaintenanceAOPVJSSMaximoJIRAConfluenceSAPDRMISObjective Quality EvidenceStatement of WorkNATO SecretControlled Goods ProgramITAREARMarine MaintenanceNaval Dockyards

About Thales

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Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Meudon, Île-de-France
LinkedIn followers
2,045,668
Total funding
$532M

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

Offices: 6, Rue de la Verrerie, Meudon, Île-de-France 92190, FR

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There are currently 60 open government & public sector positions in Halifax, Canada listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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Companies currently hiring include Government of Nova Scotia, Thales, IWK Health, Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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