Assistant Project Manager – MWAV

Role Overview

• Support integration of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality activities across assigned areas of the MWAV program.
• Maintain alignment between project plans, contractual requirements, and Thales PMO governance.
• Manage assigned work packages or discrete project activities under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Support definition and control of project scope in accordance with contract and statement of work.
• Assist with development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Support engineering and program change control processes, including impact assessments and documentation.
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed schedules for assigned scope.
• Track progress against schedule baselines and analyze variances.
• Support cost forecasting, variance analysis, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates.
• Coordinate with finance and project controls to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.
• Monitor mitigation actions and escalate emerging risks as required.
• Support adherence to Thales’ quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Assist with preparation for internal reviews, audits, and customer governance forums.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.
• Support communications with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and DND / PSPC.
• Coordinate meetings, capture decisions and actions, and track follow-up to closure.
• Support progress tracking against deliverables by fostering collaboration across project sub-teams and disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate certification (PMP/ CAPM) in business or project management
• At least 3 years of experience in a project coordination or an assistant project management role.
• Experience supporting complex programs in defence, naval, marine, aerospace, or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of standard project management practices across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• 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.