Commissioning Group Technical Coordinator

Commissioning Group Technical Coordinator (Permanent)

Victoria, BC 

Expected Salary: $57,508 to $71,885

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. 

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. 

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will: 

• Responsible for supporting Commissioning Managers (CMs) in coordinating commissioning functions, such as managing technical documentation and procedures required for the support of submarine commissioning activities for EDWP and in-service work periods.
• Manage procurement and supply chain activities as custodian of Commissioning held assets (Digital Assets, PPE and Fall arrest equipment).

• Support CMs in the coordination of and assist with development of resourcing plans (Lead administrator for Job Ads, eATRs, and onboarding).
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they receive the necessary introductions, resources, and initial training.
• Assist with administration of staff competencies and coordination of competency reviews.
• Design and apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness, track outcomes, and provide feedback to participants and management.
• Maintain comprehensive training records for all employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. 
• Have strategic involvement via managing information and assisting with Policy development.
• Act as liaison between Commissioning and other internal departments /stakeholders. Supporting Commissioning with the necessary company updates and data, fostering better collaboration and alignment.
• Provide high-level administrative support as lead administrator and Site Owner of Commissioning group data and data systems (SharePoint, Nintex, etc.).
• Assist with development and administration of Commissioning metrics.
• Plan and manage the logistics for Commissioning group meetings, including distributing meeting materials, taking minutes, and tracking actions etc.

• Work directly with Boat Manager, Commissioning Managers, Principal Test Specialists (PTSs) and members of the Joint Test Group (JTG) in the review and maintenance of SOPs.

• Support Commissioning management with the day-to-day oversight and guidance to Commissioning Co-op students.

• Work with SQEP CG team with preparation of MS Visio drawings / flow-charts and development of Project plans using MS Project.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings:

• An expanded level of knowledge and experience with 2-5 years experience in a Business/Project Support role or technical coordinator/administrative assistant role.
• A strong work ethic and a “self starter” style to the role.

• Have advanced organizational, communication, and strategic skills.

• Strong administrative skills including post-secondary education from a recognized institution (Business Administration an asset).
• 2-5 years’ experience working in a project support, technical coordinator, technical/administrative assistant role.
• Very strong computer skills including MS Office suite, MS Visio, MS Project, SharePoint.
• Strong skills coordinating multiple tasks with limited degree of supervision.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal across all levels of management.
• Strong Leadership qualities with the ability to provide informal mentorship within your domain.
• Experience in problem solving focusing on analytical solutions.
• A disciplined and holistic approach to procedures and processes ensuring alignment with company’s vision and principles understanding impacts across the team.
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment.
• Experience technical writing.
• Working knowledge of data management, including MS SharePoint lists/libraries.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security, Controlled Goods, and ITAR Clearance.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. 

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