Senior Naval Architect - Team LeadDepartment: Technical Capability
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Canada
Reporting To: Silvia Penkova
Compensation: $105,000 - $150,000 / year
DescriptionJob Title: Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Team Lead Naval Architecture (NA) is responsible for assisting the NA Capability Manager by leading a portion of the NA Team in either Halifax/Ottawa/Victoria.
- Supports the Capability Manager and may perform management duties when the Manager is absent or out of office.
- Manage work assignments/allocations for direct reports, including negotiations with PMs & implementing resulting ERP updates (or replacement tool).
- Review/approve timesheets for direct reports.
- Conduct performance personnel reviews for direct reports, including establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
- Establish and maintain recurring one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
- Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks.
- Assists the Capability Manager with hiring processes (e.g., conduct candidate screening, first round interviews, etc.) and new team member training.
- Assist Capability Manager with Department strategies and initiatives.
- Answers team member questions, helps with team member problems, and oversees team member work for quality and guideline compliance.
- Supports the Capability Manager to develop strategies to promote team members to meet the company performance goals.
- Conducts team meetings to update team members on best practices and continuing expectations.
- Other duties assigned by the Capability Manager.
Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseEssential:- Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture
- Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work
- Eligible for a Canadian security clearance
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
- Experience within the marine, naval, defense or government sectors
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience participating in recruitment and interviewing processes
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable present and briefing senior leaders and executives
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
- RRSP or TFSA matching program
- Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee recognition program
- Employee referral program
