Deputy Joint Test Group Chair (Permanent) at Babcock Canada Inc.

Joint Test Group Deputy Chair (Permanent)

Victoria, BC (Band 4.2)

Expected Salary: $86,879 to $106,185

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.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the Health and Safety of all direct reports.
• Directly support the Joint Test Group (JTG) Chair in the authorization and evaluation of verification requirements, including technical data and quality assurance, in a shipyard environment.
• Assume the role and responsibilities of JTG Chair during absences and vacations.
• Provide leadership and oversight of a multi-discipline team of engineers and technologists tasked to execute authorization and evaluation of verification requirements of complex systems.
• Be responsive to Program and Project Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements across multiple departments.
• Identify risk treatments and opportunities for the improvement for Waterfront Engineering Department operations.
• Establish metrics and key indicators to monitor and control Joint Test Group operations.
• Lead technical reviews as warranted and directed.
  
  

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

• 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.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Graduated from a recognized institution with post-secondary education or completed an apprenticeship in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the applicable provincial association
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience including:
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a high-integrity engineering environment.
• Proven leadership skills and experience (5+ years) managing technical teams is highly desirable.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in submarine engineering, sustainment, or construction is highly desirable.
• Significant experience (5+ years) reviewing complex technical documents.
• Experience (5+ years) with technical requirements verification and validation.
• Experience (3+ years) in reactivation of ship or submarine following refit/significant work periods.
• Submarine-specific operational experience or equivalent qualifications in a senior capacity an asset.
• Systems Engineering experience and certification is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of ITAR and security protocols.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including writing formal reports, and making presentations
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
  
  

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/