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Commissioning Manager

@ Babcock

Victoria, British Columbia

12+ years experience
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Overview

Babcock is hiring a permanent Commissioning Manager in Victoria, BC to lead a team of engineers and technologists testing, accepting and maintaining Victoria Class Submarine systems. The role involves shipyard waterfront work, risk management, and direct support to submarine operators and maintainers. The posting states an expected salary of $103,223 to $137,630 and a competitive total compensation package.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineers and technologists testing and maintaining submarine systems
  • Assess, document and communicate risks to customers
  • Solve moderate to high complexity technical problems
  • Mentor commissioning team personnel
  • Support submarine operators and maintainers

Requirements summary:

  • Engineering technology diploma or degree, or equivalent experience
  • P.Eng, AScT or C.E.T. registration
  • 12+ years marine operational or maintainer experience
  • 5+ years leading technical teams
  • Eligible for Canadian Secret and ITAR clearance

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience12+ years
Management experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng, AScT
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering technology
Security clearanceEnhanced reliability
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training

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Babcock

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Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company, creating a safe and secure world, together.

Full company description

Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets. Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility. These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals. There’s never been a better time to join us. Whether you’re looking for a new business management project or engineering role, join Babcock and grow with us. Babcock is a Disability Confident, Committed Employer

LinkedIn followers
278,782
People associated on LinkedIn
15,950
Reported office locations
  • 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX, GB
Business categories
  • Industrial Engineering
  • National Security
  • Nuclear
  • Business Development
  • Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Asset Management
  • Marine Technology
  • Facility Management
  • Project Management
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Babcock
  • Babcock International Group
Specialties
  • Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • and Asset Management
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Reported total investment
0

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Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets. Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’…

FieldValue
IndustryDefense and Space Manufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersLondon
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesSupport ServicesEngineeringProject Managementand Asset Management
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Job description

Commissioning Manager (Permanent)
Victoria, BC (Band 4.1)

Expected Salary: $103,223 - $137,630
To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters
In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.
Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.
Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.
Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’
Be Part of Something Big.
Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.
Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:
• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being
• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows
Planning for the Future
• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
Flexibility in How We Work
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
Growth and recognition
• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Description

In this role, you will:
• Provide leadership, oversight and management for a team of engineers and technologists conducting testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
• Assess, treat, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine platform and mission systems to both internal and external customers
• Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems and issues of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
• Be responsive to Program Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Commissioning Team personnel
• Be responsible to provide direct support to submarine operators and maintainers deployed in a variety of environments and operational scenarios
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree and/or diploma in an engineering technology, or equivalent experience
• Registration to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng), an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the applicable provincial association
• Significant operational experience or equivalent equipment maintainer experience (12+ years) in a marine environment
• Proven leadership skills and experience (5+ years) managing technical teams
• Submarine system knowledge and experience including operations and maintenance considered an asset
• Experience (5+ years) with naval mission systems and communications and/or naval mechanical and/or electrical systems is highly desirable
• Experience with ISO Standard 15288 and systems engineering life-cycle
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013 commissioning processes and system optimization
• Experience with functional and non-functional system inspection, demonstration and performance testing
• Have the physical ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to access work areas.
• Have the physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Have the physical dexterity to allow for working in confined spaces and areas with limited room for movement.
• Comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment and around moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office suite
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.
Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/

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