Deputy ILS Program Manager at Babcock Canada Inc.

Deputy ILS Program Manager (Permanent)

Location, Province (Ottawa, ON / Victoria, BC / Halifax, NS)

Expected Salary: $88,641 to $110,801

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture , Customers and Communities . By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success .
  
  

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows
  
  

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
  
  

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
  
  

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues
  
  

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com .

In this role, you will:

• Work with Sustainment Program Managers to plan and execute delivery of Platform and Combat system engineering, and ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) activities in accordance with the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) Performance Work Statement.
• Support delivery of risk-based sustainment activities in support of Director General, Maritime Equipment Program Management (DGMEPM), Submarines (SM) Platform and Combat Systems Section Heads to enable effective management of critical equipment and system capabilities.
• Provide leadership and direction to Babcock Sustainment IPTs (Integrated Project Teams) to ensure execution of Babcock’s engineering support function delivers to a standard that meets or exceeds the requirements of VISSC and is aligned with DGMEPM(SM) program priorities.
• Provide support to business development activities as required to support achieving Marine strategic objectives.
• Support effective management of resources allocated to sustainment projects in our matrix organisation, influencing and leading team members.
• Determine appropriate governance arrangements including identification and monitoring of risks, planning, and implementing responses to these.
• Build consensus among cross-functional team members and balance multiple, concurrent priorities.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline stakeholders across Engineering, Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain to resolve a range of complex issues and identify external dependencies.
• Proficiently deliver detailed information concisely and appropriately present to various audiences and actively participate within Customer chaired discussions.
• Work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise superior judgement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with government and non-government stakeholders, managing geographically dispersed relationships.
  
  

The ideal candidate brings:

• You have a recognized University Degree or College diploma in Engineering, Project Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have 8 plus years’ experience in successfully managing projects with multiple stakeholders, preferably within the Naval or Marine sector
• You have a working knowledge of DGMEPM (SM) Sustainment Operations
• You are a positive, resilient, and focused individual
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
• SM experience would be beneficial
  
  

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/