Engineer, Product Safety

JOB DESCRIPTION
Join a team dedicated to ensuring the safety, environmental compliance, and certification of Canada's future River-class Destroyer fleet. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, Product Safety, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of the Product Safety and Environmental Program across one of Canada's most advanced naval shipbuilding projects.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to warship design and complex systems, including propulsion, sensors, weapons, and combat systems, while developing expertise in Systems Engineering disciplines such as Verification & Validation, Human Systems Integration, Supportability, and Survivability.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the execution of the Product Safety and Environmental Program.
• Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety analyses.
• Coordinate and support Product Safety and Environmental meetings.
• Review vendor documentation and technical deliverables for compliance.
• Assess engineering changes and identify potential safety, environmental, and project impacts.
• Monitor evolving safety and environmental legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote a strong safety culture and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to review technical information and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in safety engineering, systems engineering, risk management, or environmental compliance.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.
ABOUT US
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, 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.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
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.