shipbuilding

DescriptionEven great teams need a break! Our shipyard will be closed for a summer shutdown from July 18 to August 2. See you soon! As a Shipbuilder, you’ll support the trades teams and keep the yard moving by reading and interpreting drawings and work orders; assisting with painting, installing insulation, pre-cutting cabling, and driving trucks;...

DescriptionHelp shape the future of Canada's marine industry!As a key contributor to Irving Shipbuilding's business development efforts, you will support the pursuit of exciting new shipbuilding and ship repair contracts by transforming complex client requirements into accurate, strategic cost estimates. Working closely with technical and operational teams,...

Irving Shipbuilding is searching for Labourers with Industrial Painting experience in Halifax, NS.  Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving,...

Job Description As an Accuracy Control Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring dimensional accuracy throughout the shipbuilding process by analyzing and reporting Accuracy Control data, supporting field metrology and dimensional surveying activities, and collaborating closely with production teams. Working in accordance with the Accuracy Control...

As an Accuracy Control Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring dimensional accuracy throughout the shipbuilding process by analyzing and reporting Accuracy Control data, supporting field metrology and dimensional surveying activities, and collaborating closely with production teams. Working in accordance with the Accuracy Control Plan, you will help...

The Health and Safety Specialist supports production activities by ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently while ensuring compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) Policy & Procedures along with Industry Best Practices.  The Health and Safety Specialist will also act as the gas...

Job Description The Steel Planner is responsible for the consumption and management of Structural Steel Bills of Material (BOMs) using 3D product models to develop clean, executable work packages for Production throughout all stages of vessel construction. This role ensures that steel components, materials, and work scopes are sequenced and planned in...

Job Description The Paint Planner is responsible for understanding and coordinating all paint specifications throughout the construction lifecycle, from stripe coating through to final coat application. This role ensures all coating requirements, inspection and testing hold points, and quality control activities are accurately incorporated into the...

The Paint Planner is responsible for understanding and coordinating all paint specifications throughout the construction lifecycle, from stripe coating through to final coat application. This role ensures all coating requirements, inspection and testing hold points, and quality control activities are accurately incorporated into the schedule.  By...

Job Description Irving Shipbuilding is searching for Labourers with Industrial Painting experience in Halifax, NS. Responsibilities Apply safe work practices to all work performed. Use and maintain tools and equipment required for performing various work activities. Assist in docking and undocking vessels. Setup for specified work on a vessel or job...

As a Project Controls Specialist, you will support program success by serving as a subject matter expert in project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM). Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will contribute to performance management systems, reporting, trend analysis, process development, system maintenance, and performance surveillance, while...

The Apprenticeship Coordinator will play an integral role in supporting both our apprentices and the wider team through a wide range of administrative and pastoral duties.  The Apprenticeship Program plays a vital role in building the shipyard's future skilled trades workforce by supporting apprentices throughout their development journey. Through the...

The Steel Planner is responsible for the consumption and management of Structural Steel Bills of Material (BOMs) using 3D product models to develop clean, executable work packages for Production throughout all stages of vessel construction. This role ensures that steel components, materials, and work scopes are sequenced and planned in alignment with build...

Are you ready to turn data into decisions? As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business by partnering with operations to deliver timely updates, build forecasts, and support strategic planning. This is a hands-on role where your analytical skills and business acumen will shine. You’ll lead monthly...

Job Description As a Project Controls Specialist, you will support program success by serving as a subject matter expert in project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM). Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will contribute to performance management systems, reporting, trend analysis, process development, system maintenance, and performance...

Job Description The Health and Safety Specialist supports production activities by ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently while ensuring compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) Policy & Procedures along with Industry Best Practices. The Health and Safety Specialist will also act...

Join our team and help shape the future of Planning excellence! As a Planning Governance Engineer, you will drive the development and implementation of governance frameworks, standards, and processes that enable successful project delivery and consistent, high-quality outcomes. You'll play a key role in aligning planning activities with strategic...

Job Description Are you ready to turn data into decisions? As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business by partnering with operations to deliver timely updates, build forecasts, and support strategic planning. This is a hands-on role where your analytical skills and business acumen will shine. You’ll...

DescriptionAre you a Junior Engineer who thrives on innovation and precision? At Irving Shipbuilding, our Junior Engineers design and plan the processes, tools, and equipment that ensure high-quality, efficient shipbuilding—from construction and repair to testing, commissioning, and delivery. You’ll apply your expertise across theoretical, practical, and...

Job Description Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for contracts and commercial operations? Join our dynamic team as a Contract Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. As a Contract Specialist, you will support the Contracts & Commercial...