Maintenance Support Technician – Entry Level

Thales

. Assist in managing and resolving defects identified onboard Minor War and Auxiliary Vessels under the In-Service Support Program .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeVictoria • CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$50,000 - CA$70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing and resolving defects in a fast-paced waterfront environment. Proficient in data management and reporting, with foundational knowledge of Corrective Maintenance and defect resolution principles.

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Corrective MaintenanceData ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCanadian NATO Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Defect ResolutionProject CoordinationData ValidationTechnical ReportingObjective Quality Evidence Organization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsCooperative Working RelationshipsAbility to Balance Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Thales ToolsSAP/DRMISMAXIMOJIRAMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Controlled Goods Program AuthorizationCanadian NATO Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

In-Service Support ProgramMarine MaintenanceShip RepairDefense SectorFederal Facility Health Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in managing and resolving defects identified onboard Minor War and Auxiliary Vessels under the In-Service Support Program
Enter, validate and process historical Corrective Maintenance data in Thales tools
Upload MIS notifications and support technical database alignment and fleet-wide data consistency
Execute workflow actions for Work Estimate Action Forms and Quick Response defects
Organize Objective Quality Evidence for internal close-out processes and FTA/MEPM requirements
Assist in drafting Statements of Work for defect resolution
Review maintenance instructions to ensure service providers have sufficient task information
Track Corrective Maintenance resolution and provide status updates to Engineering Services and external stakeholders
Attend stakeholder meetings and capture, format and distribute meeting minutes
Gather data and present materials for Material State Disclosure Conferences and performance metric reviews
Support Health, Safety and Environmental programs and comply with relevant requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level candidate with some technician-capacity experience, Canadian Armed Forces experience, or recent graduate status
Demonstrated ability to work with and organize data sets with a high degree of accuracy
Strong communication and reporting skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to balance multiple support priorities in a fast-paced waterfront environment
Ability to foster cooperative working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams
Strong computer literacy and proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Foundational understanding of Corrective Maintenance, defect resolution or general project coordination principles desirable
Previous experience with document management or enterprise systems such as SAP/DRMIS, MAXIMO or JIRA desirable
Prior co-op internship or educational projects within defense, military, marine maintenance or ship repair sectors desirable
Must comply with federal facility health regulations
Must be eligible for or able to obtain authorization under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Canadian NATO Secret Security Clearance
Must meet federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including Naval Dockyards
Ability to undertake inspections involving confined-space entry, bending, twisting and work at heights
Availability for 40 hours per week during Monday-Friday core business hours
Ability to visit shipyards and Naval Dockyards during work periods
Occasional domestic or international travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Accommodation support throughout the interview process