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IVVQ Test Specialist

Job in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Listing for: Thales
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Mill Bay

Location:

Mill Bay - Squl’ew', Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

IVVQ Test Specialist

Mill Bay, BC or Halifax, NS, or Fredericton, NB - Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret, Controlled Goods, ITAR, NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances.

Position Summary

Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in the maintenance of ships for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) program.

To support this project, the IVVQ team (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Quality Team) is looking to add an IVVQ Test Specialist to the Thales team, to be based in Victoria or Halifax. The IVVQ Specialist plays a critical role as part of the Engineering team responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of IVVQ activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Please note that this role will involve extended periods of work at client sites; mostly in Victoria or Halifax. Some travel outside of British Columbia/Nova Scotia may be required. Some ship voyages during test events will be required.

  • Plan and Execute Test Events.

  • Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.

  • Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.

  • Develop Test cases.

  • Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.

  • Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.

  • Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.

  • Deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for test activities

  • Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes

  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or other related discipline from a recognized university or college or in lieu of a degree, a combination of relevant work experience and/ or education as equivalency.

  • At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.

  • Previous Experience with:

  • Test Case development and execution; either manual or automated.

  • Requirements Analysis.

  • Test Management Tools.

  • Demonstrated capabilities:

  • Fluent in English, skilled communicator, both written and spoken.

  • Attention to Detail.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in military systems.

    Ships or shipbuilding

    Marine systems

    System of systems engineering and integration

    Core network

    Applications

  • Experience handling and working on physical systems, products, or equipment

  • Experience Testing or performing verification ships

  • Experience with IBM DOORS

  • 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

  • Schedule:

    40 hours Monday to Friday

  • Physical Environment:
    Customer Site – includes Victoria shipyards or Halifax shipyards

  • Travel:
    Travel is potential, can be for Test Events, for training, or for technical meetings.

  • Physical Demands

  • Test sites can be located in difficult-to-navigate areas. This could include shipyards, onboard ships at sea, construction sites, remote wilderness locations - such sites may need to be used for certain test events. The ability to navigate such sites is a necessity.

  • Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in a lab or field environment.

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    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) 81,402. CAD Annual

    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.

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