Security Tester

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IVVQ Test Specialist
Mill Bay BC or Halifax NS or Fredericton NB - Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret Controlled Goods ITAR NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances.

Thales Canada Defence & Security is engaged in the maintenance of ships for Canadas National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) program.
To support this project the IVVQ team (Integration Verification Validation and Quality Team) is looking to add an IVVQ Test Specialist to the Thales team to be based in Victoria or Halifax. Please note that this role will involve extended periods of work at client sites; Some travel outside of British Columbia/Nova Scotia may be required. Some ship voyages during test events will be required .
Plan and Execute Test Events.
Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.
Develop Test cases.
Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.
Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.
Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.
Deploy methodologies (including metrics) tools/platforms necessary for test activities
Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes

Bachelors degree or college diploma in Computer Science Computer Engineering Computer Technology or other related discipline from a recognized university or college or in lieu of a degree a combination of relevant work experience and/ or education as equivalency.
At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.

Test Case development and execution; Requirements Analysis.
Test Management Tools.
Fluent in English skilled communicator both written and spoken.
Ships or shipbuilding
Marine systems
Core network
Experience Testing or performing verification ships
Experience with IBM DOORS

If youre excited about working with Thales but not meeting the requirements for this position we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Schedule: 40 hours Monday to Friday
Customer Site includes Victoria shipyards or Halifax shipyards
Travel: Travel is potential can be for Test Events for training or for technical meetings .

Test sites can be located in difficult-to-navigate areas. This could include shipyards onboard ships at sea construction sites remote wilderness locations - such sites may need to be used for certain test events. The ability to navigate such sites is a necessity.
Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in a lab or field environment.

Total Target Cash (TTC) 81402.00 - 143332.00 CAD Annual

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the Canadian Controlled Goods Program the Canadian Industrial Security Program the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.