Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CAN - Ottawa, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Capability Manager and may perform management duties when the Manager is absent or out of office. 
• Manage work assignments/allocations for direct reports, including negotiations with PMs & implementing resulting ERP updates (or replacement tool). 
• Review/approve timesheets for direct reports. 
• Conduct performance personnel reviews for direct reports, including establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs). 
• Establish and maintain recurring one-on-one meetings with direct reports. 
• Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks. 
• Assists the Capability Manager with hiring processes (e.g., conduct candidate screening, first round interviews, etc.) and new team member training. 
• Assist Capability Manager with Department strategies and initiatives. 
• Answers team member questions, helps with team member problems, and oversees team member work for quality and guideline compliance. 
• Supports the Capability Manager to develop strategies to promote team members to meet the company performance goals. 
• Conducts team meetings to update team members on best practices and continuing expectations. 
• Other duties assigned by the Capability Manager. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture 
• Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work
• Eligible for a Canadian security clearance
• Demonstrated team leadership experience 
• Experience within the marine, naval, defense or government sectors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience participating in recruitment and interviewing processes 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable present and briefing senior leaders and executives 

Why Work for Us?

• Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
• RRSP or TFSA matching program
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
• Training and development opportunities 
• Employee recognition program
• Employee referral program