Junior Naval Architect (Permanent)

Victoria British Columbia 

 

 

Expected Salary: $68,758 to $99,318

 

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

 

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada’s submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.

 

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:

Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we?’ Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts. Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet. Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts, Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined. Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

 

We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com.

 

In this role, you will:

Provide structural analysis of existing structures. Write structural repair specifications utilising best practise ship repair methodology. Provide technical input to configuration change package development, implementation and as-fitted drawings; Providing engineering support to waterfront weight engineering effort. Support and monitor submarine weight control in Babcock Canada; Assist with waterfront stability evolutions, including but not limited to: dockings, stability experiments (surfaced and submerged inclines), lightship weight assessments, and alongside vessel loadings; Manage the weight documentation for the Victoria Class Submarines; Assess vessel weight growth margins; Provide engineering support to commissioning; Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including the Waterfront Engineering, Project Management, Drawing Office, On Site Management Team, Production, and Commissioning; Interface with external stakeholders including customers, regulatory bodies, on site customer representatives and customer design and system authorities; and Other duties as required.

 

The ideal candidate brings:

A Naval Architecture Degree from an accredited Canadian university/educational institute or recognized foreign equivalent; Engineering experience of 2+ years (desirable); Knowledge of naval architecture and structures (highly desirable); Knowledge of naval vessel maintenance and refits (highly desirable); Knowledge of vessel weight engineering and production of weight reports; Knowledge of stability assessments and incline experiments; Excellent written, verbal, electronic reporting and data communication skills; Working knowledge of ITAR and security protocols; and You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

 

Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs:

Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health Wellness days Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off Comprehensive health and dental benefits Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available Employer matching of employee retirement contribution Employee recognition and bonus programs Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues Relocation assistance for individuals and families

 

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

 

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/