About the role
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’ll contribute to engineering and technical projects focused on testing, evaluation, and maintenance activities. Working under general supervision, you’ll help ensure the operational readiness of Canada’s naval assets while gaining hands-on experience and preparing detailed reports that inform critical decisions.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Learn more about us:
http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting test and trials onboard a ship or submarine;
- Conducting technical investigations and reviewing documentation on various systems, equipment, or component installed or to be installed onboard a RCN ship or submarine;
- Performing validation, tests, simulations, integrations, or troubleshooting of new equipment, systems or components;
- Preparing plans, designs, calculations, cost estimates and bill of materials in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other routine technical surveys or inspections;
- Supporting other professionals in the execution of the work in a team environment;
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, able to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Ensuring ongoing communication and interactions with customers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders;
- Producing technical documentation or reports for review by immediate supervisor;
- Complying with the requirements of the Integrated Management System (IMS); and
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards 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;
- Specifically, capable of reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings, customer, industry and business publications, writing technical reports targeted at colleagues, senior management, or customers; and
- Canadian citizenship, with 10 or more years residing in Canada with no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, is absolutely necessary as part of the requirements to obtain a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.
About Weir Group
Weir Minerals provides the mining industry with engineered processing solutions. Are you experiencing issues on your site? Working with customers worldwide, we use our technical expertise and extensive footprint to help solve problems and optimise your entire process. From reducing downtime to boosting throughput and increasing plant capacity, we can provide a customised, fully integrated solution.
Whether you need slurry transportation equipment or a mine dewatering system, we've got you covered. We can supply classification and separation as well as crushing and grinding equipment for efficient processing. Protect your valuable assets with our durable wear lining materials, and at the end of your process we can provide a sustainable tailings and pipeline solution.
About the role
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’ll contribute to engineering and technical projects focused on testing, evaluation, and maintenance activities. Working under general supervision, you’ll help ensure the operational readiness of Canada’s naval assets while gaining hands-on experience and preparing detailed reports that inform critical decisions.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Learn more about us:
http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting test and trials onboard a ship or submarine;
- Conducting technical investigations and reviewing documentation on various systems, equipment, or component installed or to be installed onboard a RCN ship or submarine;
- Performing validation, tests, simulations, integrations, or troubleshooting of new equipment, systems or components;
- Preparing plans, designs, calculations, cost estimates and bill of materials in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other routine technical surveys or inspections;
- Supporting other professionals in the execution of the work in a team environment;
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, able to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Ensuring ongoing communication and interactions with customers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders;
- Producing technical documentation or reports for review by immediate supervisor;
- Complying with the requirements of the Integrated Management System (IMS); and
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards 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;
- Specifically, capable of reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings, customer, industry and business publications, writing technical reports targeted at colleagues, senior management, or customers; and
- Canadian citizenship, with 10 or more years residing in Canada with no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, is absolutely necessary as part of the requirements to obtain a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.
About Weir Group
Weir Minerals provides the mining industry with engineered processing solutions. Are you experiencing issues on your site? Working with customers worldwide, we use our technical expertise and extensive footprint to help solve problems and optimise your entire process. From reducing downtime to boosting throughput and increasing plant capacity, we can provide a customised, fully integrated solution.
Whether you need slurry transportation equipment or a mine dewatering system, we've got you covered. We can supply classification and separation as well as crushing and grinding equipment for efficient processing. Protect your valuable assets with our durable wear lining materials, and at the end of your process we can provide a sustainable tailings and pipeline solution.