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Technical Architect
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WHO WE ARE:
Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.
Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.
Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:
OUR VALUES
- We care for our team.
- We care about the impact we have on our community.
- We serve by solving complex problems.
- We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
- We innovate always and everywhere.
- We build a business that lasts.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing enterprise system architectures that align with industry best practices while considering organizational needs and constraints. This role involves strategic planning, collaboration with senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
This opportunity is open to both full-time salaried employees and independent contractors.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:
- Develop and maintain the technical architecture for enterprise systems within a utility organization.
- Create detailed design documents and architecture blueprints that align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Recommend technology investments and system upgrades to optimize business performance.
- Ensure architectural solutions align with business objectives and IT strategy.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align technical strategies with organizational priorities.
- Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to deliver integrated and scalable solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing systems and propose innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks that support long-term strategic goals.
- Contribute to strategic planning and roadmaps to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies in collaboration with the Business Architect to assess their impact and recommend appropriate actions.
- Ensure all technical solutions adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop risk management strategies and contingency plans to address potential challenges.
WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:
- Proven experience as a Technical Architect in enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in developing enterprise architecture frameworks and IT governance.
- Experience working in public sector, utility organizations or similar industries is an asset.
- Proficiency in modern technology stacks, cloud computing, and infrastructure planning.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at senior levels.
…AND YOU ARE.
- Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
- Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
- A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
- Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
- Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
- Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
- A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
- Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
- Energized by our company values!
MARINER OFFERS YOU:
- A values-driven workplace where people really matter
- Flexible work location support for remote work/work from home. Some on-site work may be required.
- Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
- Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
- Unlimited training
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Technical Lead - Detail Design
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Location: Halifax, NS
Salary: $77,991-$98,476
What you'll be doing:
Lead the design team, applying technical expertise to complex design tasks
Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to team members, ensuring adherence to Detail Design processes and Design Management Systems (LCM)
Identify and escalate complex design issues, advising on technical resolutions that impact program delivery
Ensure all engineering deliverables meet standards, rules, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to technical governance by ensuring compliance with the Quality Management process and supporting approvals for spatial designs and systems
Provide expert technical advice to other professionals, technical staff, and customers, using judgment and experience to resolve issues based on best practices and precedent
Your skills and experiences:
Solid technical leadership and mentorship skills
Expertise in Detail Design processes, Design Management Systems (LCM), and CAD tools
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to escalate and advise on technical issues impacting program delivery
Posses a degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance - you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.
In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.
The Detail Design team:
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within Canada's River Class Destroyer program and lead complex design activities in a collaborative, high-performance team. As the Technical Lead, you will lead a team of ten designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective design solutions. You will provide technical expertise, guide team members, manage complex design activities, and ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements. Your leadership will be key in delivering designs on schedule while maintaining the highest quality.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: July 16th,2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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