Combat Systems Certification Specialist

At Fleetway, we believe engineering excellence thrives in a workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Our **Transition to Service**department brings together professionals from all walks of life to help shape the future of the **Royal Canadian Navy**. Whether you're an established expert or an emerging talent ready for your next challenge, this is where your impact begins.

Our team leads the critical transition of new naval platforms from production to active deployment—ensuring systems are integrated, tested, and certified for full operational readiness. **We offer**:
A **collaborative work environment**

**Flexible work arrangements**to support life outside the job

Opportunities to grow across **large-scale marine programs**

A culture of **respect, safety, and mentorship**

**About the Role**

As a **Combat Systems Certification Specialist**, you’ll play a pivotal role in certifying **Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives (WOME)**systems and compartments across Canada’s future combat fleet. You’ll work alongside technical specialists and naval stakeholders to ensure the safe delivery of critical defense capabilities.

A Technology Diploma or equivalent technical experience

Experience in defence, shipbuilding or aerospace

Military service

Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence

**We’re Committed to Inclusion**

Fleetway welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work, and we actively foster an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace.

If you're passionate about logistics, eager to make a meaningful difference, and excited to work alongside top minds in marine engineering— **we want to hear from you**.

**Technical Evaluation & Issue Management**
- Assess the design, layout, and configuration of Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME)-related compartments and equipment to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
- Identify and escalate issues to the certification authority to maintain schedule integrity and meet compliance goals.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Contribute to planning, documentation, assessment, and execution of certification deliverables—including the Certification Plan and Certification Compliance Matrix.

**Safety & Risk Mitigation**
- Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities related to WOME systems and spaces.
- Recommend risk mitigations through design adjustments or procedural changes.

**Regulatory Support & Compliance Evidence**
- Provide technical input to the Safety and Environmental Case body of evidence.

**Education**

A **Diploma in Engineering**or **Technology**or equivalent **technical experience**

**Experience & Requirements**

A minimum of **5 years' relevant experience**in one or more of the following areas:
**Weapons System Certification**— Hands-on experience supporting or leading certification efforts for combat systems on naval vessels, including involvement in structured certification programs, audits, or compliance activities.

**Care and Custody of Ammunitions and Explosives**— Practical experience with managing weapons, ordnance, munitions, and explosives in alignment with safety protocols, handling procedures, and custodial responsibilities within military or defence-related environments.

**Testing and Trials**— Direct involvement in planning, executing, or analyzing sea trials, equipment testing, or systems verification activities focused on combat systems performance and validation.

**Diversity & Accessibility at Fleetway**

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Fleetway Inc. is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

We are **Fleetway** We believe Canada’s maritime fleets need to be reliable and fit for purpose, with crews that are fully trained and supported. We work as a trusted technical partner during design, construction, in-service, and end of life. We are proud to deliver quality professional technical services including Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Technical Editing, Configuration Management, Project Management, Training, Technical Translation, and Marine Technical Services.

Over the past 40+ years, we have built an outstanding team of people and partners, invested in the tools, and earned an exemplary track record servicing our customers. Everything we do is aimed at developing our people and improving our use of innovation to be the leading professional services provider in the marine industry. We are proud to have earned national recognition as a Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada’s Top Employer.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Canadian Government Security Clearance.

What We Offer:

- We are regularly adding new departments, positions, and fun