Technical Inspector Military Vessels

National Defence - Director Quality Assurance (DQA)
Esquimalt (British Columbia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Lévis (Québec)
TI-06 - Marine
$103,522 to $120,714
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

**Closing date: 5 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

How does this work?

Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

**Duties**:
Are you ready to take on a dynamic and hands-on role that supports Canada’s naval operations? Our Technical Inspectors are at the forefront of ensuring excellence and reliability in the maintenance and repair of Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships and equipment.

As a Technical Inspector, you’ll serve as the Government of Canada’s trusted technical representative, working directly with contractors at commercial, private, and Crown-owned shipyards. You’ll oversee and manage production activities related to repairs, upgrades, and in-service support for RCN vessels and systems.This role offers exciting challenges in a variety of technical domains, including mechanical, electrical, naval architecture, and combat systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting quality assurance inspections to ensure the highest standards.
- Monitoring repair progress and overseeing system activations and operations.
- Evaluating maintenance and repair schemes for compliance with contracts and regulations.
- Ensuring safety, integrity, and conformity of delivered materials.
- Providing expert oversight on design changes and technical modifications.

If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact and ensuring the safety and efficiency of Canada’s naval fleet, this opportunity is perfect for you.

**Work environment**:
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission.

What do we offer?

At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
Opportunities for advancement
A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

**Intent of the process**:
The intent of this process is to fill 1 (one) TI-06 bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) position on an indeterminate basis in Lévis, Quebec.

This position requires a full-time on-site presence.

This process may also be used to fill future positions in the following locations:

- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Esquimalt, BC

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.
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EDUCATION:
EDU1. A postsecondary diploma from a program of at least two (2) years from a recognized technological institute with a specialization in a technical or scientific field (electrical engineering, electronics, aerospace or marine engineering or naval architecture or mechanical or industrial engineering technology; or other technological / manufacturing field deemed pertinent).

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a technological / manufacturing field deemed relevant.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Significant* experience inspecting, monitoring and evaluating ship construction, refit, repair or life extension work to ensure compliance to contractual terms.

EX2. Significant* experience reviewing, assessing and implementing inspection plans, ship system reactivations for the construction, refit, repair or life extension of ships respective to mechanical, electrical, communication, metallurgy, ship structure or combat systems.

EX3. Significant* experience in marine construction, repairs, operation, inspection or quality assurance respective to mechanical, electrical, communication, metallurgy, ship structure, combat systems, industrial technology field or another technical field