Assistant Project Manager- MWAV

Location: Halifax - John Savage, Canada

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Assistant Project Manager - MWAV

Halifax, NS or Ottawa, ON or Victoria (Ellery) BC- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program.

Position Summary

The Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) Program has a current vacancy for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support delivery execution. Reporting to the MWAV Senior Project Manager, with functional management support provided by the Head of PMO for TCDS, the APM will play a key role in the effective delivery of our contractual obligations, using robust project management processes and principles.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

Project Integration & Planning:

• Support integration of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality activities across assigned areas of the MWAV program.

• Maintain alignment between project plans, contractual requirements, and Thales PMO governance.

• Manage assigned work packages or discrete project activities under the direction of the Project Manager.

Scope & Change Management:

• Support definition and control of project scope in accordance with contract and statement of work.

• Assist with development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Support engineering and program change control processes, including impact assessments and documentation.

Schedule Management:

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed schedules for assigned scope.

• Track progress against schedule baselines and analyze variances.

Cost & Financial Management:

• Support cost forecasting, variance analysis, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates.

• Coordinate with finance and project controls to ensure accurate reporting.

Risk, Issue & Opportunity Management:

• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.

• Monitor mitigation actions and escalate emerging risks as required.

Quality & Compliance:

• Support adherence to Thales’ quality standards and contractual requirements.

• Assist with preparation for internal reviews, audits, and customer governance forums.

Stakeholder & Communications Management:

• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.

• Support communications with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and DND / PSPC.

• Coordinate meetings, capture decisions and actions, and track follow-up to closure.

Team Coordination:

• Support progress tracking against deliverables by fostering collaboration across project sub-teams and disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate certification (PMP/ CAPM) in business or project management

• At least 3 years of experience in a project coordination or an assistant project management role.

• Experience supporting complex programs in defence, naval, marine, aerospace, or other regulated industries.

• Strong understanding of standard project management practices across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.

• Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools).

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Physical Environment: Hybrid working environment - currently three days in office, 2 days from home

Travel: Occasional travel to Victoria, Ottawa, and Halifax.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $90,000 - $115,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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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.