Marine, Industrial Manufacturing and Services

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is one of Eastern Canada’s leading industrial groups. The integrated team of companies operates in the Marine, Industrial Manufacturing and Services sectors to provide world class shipbuilding and repair, drill rig construction and conversion, offshore fabrication, industrial manufacturing, engineering, supply chain management and quality and technical services.

Industrial market segments serviced include oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, pulp and paper, transportation, mining and related heavy industries.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has its primary office at the Halifax Shipyard with other locations in the Maritime Provinces. The Company has been building quality vessels and fabricated modules for almost 50 years.

Halifax Shipyard is growing its workforce to meet requirements for several major projects, including the mid-life modernization of seven HALIFAX-class frigates for the Canadian Navy known as the FELEX Program. The yard is currently in the process of hiring management and technical positions. By the end of this year, the yard plans to more than double its staff levels, and trade positions are expected to almost triple by this time next year.
Management & Technical Positions

• Accounting
• Administration
• Completions
• Data Management
• Drafting - All Disciplines
• Engineering - Electrical, Industrial, Marine, Mechanical and Naval Architecture
• Estimating
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Human Resources
• IT
• Legal
• Marketing
• Planning - All Disciplines
• Process Improvement
• Production Management - All Disciplines / Trades
• Production Supervision - All Disciplines / Trades
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control Scheduling
• Supply Chain

Trade Positions

• Burner
• Crane Operator
• Electrician
• Engine Fitter
• Ironworker
• Joiner / Stager / Carpenter / Scaffolder
• Labourer
• Loftsman
• Machinist
• Pipe Fitter
• Maintenance
• Painter / Blaster
• Rigger
• Sheet Metal
• Warehouse
• Welder

For more specific details regarding our openings please see 'Current Opportunities' listings below. However we are accepting resumes for all of our positions listed above at any time. If you are interested in a career with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Please visit our Careers Site and apply today.

For more information about our company, our products and our services please visit www.irvingshipbuilding.com.

To learn about other job opportunities with the J.D. Irving family of companies, please visit careers.jdirving.com.

Current Job Openings