Naval Architecture Technician

Company Description

Our expertise? Naval architecture. Our team of experts stands out thanks to its versatility, capacity for innovation, and distinctive approach. Our mission: to simplify naval architecture and provide seafarers with custom boat design services, production engineering for shipyards, and boat stability analysis.

Our design team is certified by SSI-Corporate and uses the latest version of ShipConstructor software to plan, design, and produce vessels.

Whether you have a dream in mind or a very specific project, we are here to support you throughout the design process, from production launch to sea trials!

Job Offer Description

Navanex is a company specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering. Located in the city of Gaspé, in collaboration with Chantier Naval Forillon, the company stands out for its extensive knowledge of shipyard construction and its comprehensive client support. Navanex has set itself the mission of simplifying naval architecture, imagining innovative boats, and offering marine engineering services to seafarers.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a technician who can take on a key position within a young team.

Your profile:

Diploma as a naval architecture technologist;
Good knowledge of drawing software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, or equivalent;
Excellent knowledge of ShipConstructor software;
Knowledge of French 4/5 (spoken and written).

Your skills will lead you to:

Model innovative vessels in 3D and develop assembly plans for various shipyards;
Assist clients in vessel design and support them during the construction of their projects;
Demonstrate rigor in technical drawings and documents issued for construction;
Show ingenuity and creativity in the design and integration of vessel systems.

What sets you apart from others:

Being passionate about the maritime field and shipbuilding;
Autonomy, resourcefulness, and flexibility, as you will sometimes be alone in carrying out certain tasks and solving various problems;
Being interested in the technologies around us;
Good judgment and rigor to guide you toward solutions for resolving various design or production problems;
Meticulousness, precision, and attention to detail, as you will be required to design products that must be free of errors.

Working conditions:

The opportunity to grow within an organization that has the wind in its sails and thrives on challenges. There is that, and of course everything else…

A full-time, permanent position (40 hours);
A competitive salary based on your profile;
Access to a group insurance program and retirement plan;
A flexible schedule with the possibility of telework (part-time);
The workplace may be based in Gaspé or Rimouski.

Ready for a new challenge?

If the time has come for you to take on new challenges, send us your application and do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions or need any further information.

Languages

Spoken and written French – Advanced

Education

Diploma of College Studies (DCS), Physical Technologies – Naval Architecture

Experience

1 to 6 months

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team
Judgment and ease in making decisions
Ability to design and adapt equipment or technologies

Number of hours

40 hours

Type of employment

Full-time (hybrid work)

Minimum salary

$28.00

Type of offer

Regular

Schedule

Day

Job start date

February 16, 2026

Availability

Weekdays

Salary basis

Hourly

Employment duration

Permanent

Contact person

Joanie DANSEREAU-BÉCHARD
Email: joanie@chantier-naval.com

 

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