Naval Architecture Technologist - NETE

Naval Architecture Technologist – NETE Weir Canada Inc., Weir Marine Engineering Halifax or Victoria On‑Site – Hybrid

Purpose of Role: As a Naval Architecture Technologist, you will contribute to engineering and technical projects focused on testing, evaluation, and maintenance activities. Working under general supervision, you will help ensure the operational readiness of Canada’s naval assets while gaining hands‑on experience and preparing detailed reports that inform critical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct test and trials onboard a ship or submarine;
• Conduct technical investigations and review documentation on various systems, equipment, or components installed or to be installed onboard an RCN ship or submarine;
• Perform validation, tests, simulations, integrations, or troubleshooting of new equipment, systems or components;
• Prepare plans, designs, calculations, cost estimates and bill of materials in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other routine technical surveys or inspections;
• Support other professionals in the execution of work in a team environment;
• Maintain attention to detail and strong organizational skills, able to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Ensure ongoing communication and interactions with customers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders;
• Produce technical documentation or reports for review by the immediate supervisor;
• Comply with the requirements of the Integrated Management System (IMS);
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero‑harm behaviors in support of developing a world‑class safety culture.

Job Knowledge, Education, and Qualifications

• Completed a Naval Architectural Diploma program (3 years) combined with practical work experience;
• Analytical – capable of digesting and drawing conclusions from complex or diverse information, with the ability to research additional sources to complement existing data;
• Project Management (if assigned own projects) – capable of planning, coordinating and tracking tasks and resources;
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings, customer, industry and business publications, writing technical reports targeted at colleagues, senior management, or customers;
• Canadian citizenship with 10 or more years residing in Canada and no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, necessary for obtaining a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.