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For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.
Assistant Project Manager-
Mill Bay, BC or Halifax, NS or Ottawa, ON
- 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
We have a current vacancy for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for the AJISS Program to support delivery execution. Reporting to the Joint Support Ship In-Service Support (JSS ISS) 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 JSS 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 diploma in Business, Project Management, or a related field or in lieu of a degree, 3 years of directly relate education and/ or experience as equivalency
At least 3 years of experience in a project coordination or 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.
Ideally a candidate would also have PMP / CAPM Certification
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