About the role

Electrical Engineering Co-op supporting Thales naval sustainment, defect management, certification, and documentation projects. Hybrid work across Mill Bay, Victoria, and Halifax with occasional ship visits.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers in analyzing defects, compiling technical information, and supporting progress toward resolution, including specification writing
Organize, validate, and improve technical documentation and TDP information
Support collection and organization of observations and data during onboard or documentation investigations
Contribute to preparation and coordination of documentation for Engineering Changes, Deviations, and Waivers
Use approved systems to maintain accurate, timely, and traceable engineering and maintenance records
Assist with gathering and relaying technical information between Thales teams, ship staff, and external partners
Help prepare certification records and reconcile documentation with vessel status
Provide coordination assistance to ensure engineering information is available for work execution
Develop knowledge of naval sustainment practices under experienced engineers' guidance

Electrical Engineering Student, enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program in a Canadian University
English (Essential)
4 or 8 month internship/coop starting January 2027
Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
Eligible or able to obtain authorization for access under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian Industrial Security Program, ITAR and/or EAR
Able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance
Personal vehicle required for travel or ship visits
Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports (preferred)
Jira experience is an asset
Drafting/AutoCad experience is an asset

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
Hybrid working arrangement (working from home and at office)