job title: supervisor, facilities engineering
location: ottawa, ontario
security clearance: secret
reports to: manager, sustainment
hours: 37.5
about nasittuq
nasittuq is a proudly canadian company supporting critical operations across canada's north. Guided by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution.
where you will be working
nasittuq supports operations across the north warning system (nws), a network of remote sites located throughout canada's arctic. Based in ottawa, you will lead engineering and life cycle management activities supporting critical facilities infrastructure across canada's north, ensuring the continued reliability and sustainability of the north warning system.
in keeping with our commitment to northern communities and indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the nunavut agreement, inuvialuit final agreement, and nunatsiavut land claims agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
why this role?
this is an opportunity to lead a team of engineering professionals responsible for the design, sustainment, and life cycle management of critical infrastructure supporting canada's aerospace surveillance mission. You will contribute directly to major engineering initiatives, capital projects, and long-term asset management strategies while shaping the future performance of the north warning system.
what you'll do:
• lead and supervise facilities engineering and life cycle management teams supporting north warning system infrastructure and operations.
• provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development to engineering and technical staff.
• ensure compliance with corporate policies, security requirements, workplace conduct standards, attendance expectations, and hybrid work practices.
• coordinate technical meetings and engineering discussions with customers, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams.
• oversee the development of engineering project documentation, including project scopes, business case analyses, risk assessments, design packages, change control documentation, and cost estimates.
• review and approve engineering designs and technical deliverables supporting facilities infrastructure projects.
• present engineering recommendations and project solutions during technical review meetings and customer briefings.
• lead the life cycle management of facilities systems and infrastructure, including maintenance strategy reviews, reliability analysis, obsolescence management, and asset replacement planning.
• monitor equipment performance trends and identify opportunities for system optimization, modernization, and operational improvements.
• ensure strategic spare parts planning and inventory management practices support operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• support project managers during project planning, implementation, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• conduct engineering inspections, site assessments, research activities, and project support visits at north warning system locations.
• collaborate with operations, logistics, sustainment, compliance, and project management teams to support program objectives.
• perform additional duties and initiatives in support of nasittuq's mission and long-term sustainment strategy.
who you are:
credentials:
• bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology diploma, engineering technician diploma, or equivalent education and experience.
• professional engineer (p.eng.), certified engineering technologist (c.e.t.),…
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