Thales Group Seeking Scheduling Coordinator (New Grad) for immediate hire. Accepting applications from all groups. Location: Halifax, Canada

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Scheduling Coordinator (New Grad) (HFX)

Halifax, N.S. (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Coastal Planning Team Lead, for the role of the Scheduling Coordinator is to assist the Ship Maintenance Lead (SML) in organizing all required routines while developing an integrated schedule for the Work Period. The Scheduling Coordinator manages the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of Work Period work lists and schedules. They ensure accurate and timely reports are produced as required along with updating real-time dashboards and communicating schedule changes across the enterprise. During the evolution of the Work Period, the Scheduling Coordinator will coordinate with the Technical Material Expeditor and advise if the identified Material is not in Stock. Additional tasks will include but not limited to; Raising Purchases Requisitions on behalf of the SML, collecting and organizing Objective Quality Evidence, and assisting Maintenance Coordinators with Work Pack Management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint;
• Experience and Knowledge with an ERP or EAM (SAP and Maximo Preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities;
• Excellent communications skills including the ability to prepare and present reports to a range of audiences;

Preferred Qualifications

• College Graduate with trade experience or postgraduate qualifications or trainings in the area of Business, Project Management, or Engineering
• Previous experience scheduling and/or planning projects
• Exposure to Scheduling Tools (Microsoft Project preferred);
• Experience in the Defence industry or marine industry as it relates to shipbuilding, ship repair, or ship maintenance

Physical Demands

• Predominantly working onsite in the Naval Dockyard and onboard Naval Vessels, will also be required to work from the office or from home.

What We Offer

• 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.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. 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.