Engineering Co-op Student – Winter 2023

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding has a proud history as Canada’s shipbuilder. A proud member of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies, we have been building quality vessels and fabricated modules for more than 50 years, and our Halifax Shipyard has been at the forefront of Canadian shipbuilding for 130 years.

Since 2012, we have invested more than $400 million in facilities, people, processes, and technology, making Halifax Shipyard one of the most modern and capable shipyards in North America. Over the next 30 years our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, the largest defence procurement in Canadian history. This year we delivered the second lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the largest Navy ship built in Canada in 50 years and we’re just getting started. The third ship will be delivered in 2022.

We are growing our team with career-defining opportunities that will revitalize Canada’s shipbuilding industry and provide Canada’s sailors with the ships they need to protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad. Our workforce of over 2,000 will grow to more than 2,800 at peak construction of the Canadian Surface Combatants. We have built more than 80% of Canada’s current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on the ships, including the Halifax-class frigates.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking (3) Engineering Students for the 2023 Winter Term to work with our Transition to Build Team.

Irving Shipbuilding is looking for an exceptional Engineering Students currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program to join our team of Shipbuilders from the following areas:

• Naval Architecture Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Civil Engineering

This is a full-time term role bas ed in Halifax Regional Municipality , N ova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact [email protected] .

Qualifications:

• Education required:
• Currently enrolled Engineering program (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Naval Architecture)
• Experience required:
• Knowledge process development and management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong skills in organizing and managing large number of tasks with varying priorities.
• Good technical and business aptitude, fast learner, and effective problem solver.
• Ability to interpret technical concepts, drawings, and specifications

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Production Engineering Co-op Student will support the review and development of production drawings and associated data.
• The Production Engineering Co-op Student will support the review of existing standard practice procedures for ISI’s Production team for applicability to the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program. This will involve supporting stakeholder engagement sessions, executing technical documentation updates, tracking progress, and alignment with ISI’s Quality Assurance team.
• Both activities will provide direct support to the Production Test Module project to prepare the business for the build process for CSC.
• The function will be responsible for providing support to:
• Process Development and Maintenance
• Production Stakeholder Review and Edits
• Alignment with ISI Quality Assurance
• Support the development of Production Engineering processes and support Production Engineering Team Lead.
• Support the review of existing standard practice procedures for ISI’s Production team for applicability to the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program.
• Work closely with the department team members and Production stakeholders to understand their roles, deliverables, and activities.
• Report progress to the Manager.

What you can expect:

As a valued member of our team this role offers you the opportunity to contribute to key projects and perform meaningful work supporting our ship repair or new construction programs. You will build valuable connections with business leaders, colleagues, and network with many other fellow Co-Op students joining ISI each term. This assignment provides an understanding of what a career at Irving Shipbuilding looks like in consideration for future permanent employment opportunities within our rapidly growing organization.

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] .

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click here .

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Dec 2, 2022
• Student Type: Co-op Student