Engineering Manager

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is experiencing rapid growth, and we are looking for a seasoned Engineering Leader to build and expand our team. If you are seeking a fresh challenge and the opportunity to shape a department from the ground up, we want to hear from you!

As Engineering Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to build and lead a new sonar product engineering department. This role is perfect for someone with extensive management or senior leadership experience who is ready to take on a new challenge in a vibrant and supportive environment.

You will have a high degree of freedom and responsibility, including organization design, hiring, establishing processes, and ensuring the team meets the organization's strategic objectives. You will succeed when your people succeed, meaning it is critical to provide genuine and inspiring leadership which allows your people to meaningfully contribute and grow personally and professionally

Candidates with product engineering experience in the naval, marine, defence, or aerospace industries are strongly preferred, as well as those with backgrounds in agile or scrum methodologies. The new departments product mandate will include firmware and controls, power and electronics, and mechanical and marine systems.

Explore GeoSpectrums Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence and homeland security, and oil and gas industries, were proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our companys core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Build a highly engaged sonar product engineering team through inspirational leadership, talent acquisition, employee development, and retention planning.
• Structure the department with appropriate organization, roles, and staff to meet division/company needs.
• Make technical decisions and provide oversight on technical decision-making process to ensure best engineering practice is used.
• Role model and champion GeoSpectrums vision, priorities, culture, and values.
• Develop and implement departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the companys mission and values.
• Proactively communicate organization, department and individual goals, set clear expectations, and manage employee performance.
• Provide your department with the necessary tools, infrastructure, and facilities for safe and efficient work.
• Develop and establish product engineering processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Substantial experience inmanaging engineering teams, departments, and people.
• Significant hardware product engineering experience with deep knowledge of best practice.
• Experience in marine, defence, or aerospace engineering is highly desirable.
• Experience and passion for agile development practice is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in hiring and team building.
• Passion for fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

GeoSpectrums Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S , persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you requirea disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at jobs@geospectrum.ca.