Industrial Engineering Student/Co-op

1 day ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada J.D. Irving, Limited Full time

Are you ready to engineer real change in one of Canada's most advanced shipyards?

Join the team driving smarter shipbuilding As an Industrial Engineering Co-op Student, you'll help design and improve tools, workstations, and processes that boost quality and efficiency in ship construction and repair. You'll gain hands-on experience through training, coaching, and real-world projects—applying scientific methods to solve problems, test solutions, and implement lasting improvements. With support from experienced mentors, you'll contribute to impactful projects and learn to influence change using proven methodologies like Six Sigma and the Irving Way of Shipbuilding.

At Irving Shipbuilding, our Industrial Engineering Co-op students don't just observe—they design, plan, and improve the tools, processes, and workstations that power the construction and repair of world-class naval vessels.

Why Irving Shipbuilding?

  • Be part of a team building Canada's future naval fleet.
  • Work in a dynamic, supportive environment that values student contributions.
  • We'll cover up to $1000 of your co-op fees—because your success matters to us.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. 



By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.  



At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding:  



We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.



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