Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect - Team Lead Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000 About BMT BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org . Key Responsibilities The Team Lead Naval Architecture (NA) is responsible for assisting the NA Capability Manager by leading a portion of the NA Team in either Halifax/Ottawa/Victoria. Supports the Capability Manager and may perform management duties when the Manager is absent or out of office. Manage work assignments/allocations for direct reports, including negotiations with PMs & implementing resulting ERP updates (or replacement tool). Review/approve timesheets for direct reports. Conduct performance personnel reviews for direct reports, including establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Establish and maintain recurring one-on-one meetings with direct reports. Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks. Assists the Capability Manager with hiring processes (e.g., conduct candidate screening, first round interviews, etc.) and new team member training. Assist Capability Manager with Department strategies and initiatives. Answers team member questions, helps with team member problems, and oversees team member work for quality and guideline compliance. Supports the Capability Manager to develop strategies to promote team members to meet the company performance goals. Conducts team meetings to update team members on best practices and continuing expectations. Other duties assigned by the Capability Manager. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential: Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work Eligible for a Canadian security clearance Demonstrated team leadership experience Experience within the marine, naval, defense or government sectors Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience participating in recruitment and interviewing processes Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Comfortable present and briefing senior leaders and executives Why Work for Us? At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account) Employee and Family Assistance program Parental/Maternity leave top-up program RRSP or TFSA matching program Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement Training and development opportunities Employee recognition program Employee referral program BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.