Working at Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) 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. We have delivered two Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships, a new capability for the Royal Canadian Navy, and we're just getting started. The third ship of its class 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.

Why Relocate:

Great Job: Grow in an ambitious environment and shape a new-build program from the ground up, with job security.
Great Company: Join a growing, privately-held, family-friendly company. Work in a modern facility and equal-opportunities environment that allows employees to realize their potential.
Compensation: Relocate with legal and financial relocation support and a competitive compensation package. Protect the entire family with company and state benefits.
Lifestyle: Enjoy a high standard of living in Halifax, and a work/ life balance and long-term stability working at ISI.

Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia, is vibrant and bustling with activity. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Canada, it is safe, affordable and home to a diverse population of over 417,000. Halifax offers excellent public and private education opportunities for kindergarten to high school students, as well as many degree-granting postsecondary institutions and community colleges offering trades training. Halifax is home to historical landmarks and a thriving art and culture sector. The unique atmosphere of the city is warm and inviting, providing a balance of small town charm with the amenities of a large urban centre. Located on the East Coast of Canada, Halifax experiences four seasons of moderate weather, with temperatures less extreme than other Canadian cities. Halifax is blessed with idyllic summer days that give way to leisurely falls, mild winters and vibrant springs.

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but limited to:

• A robust relocation package providing legal and financial support for you and your family (if applicable);
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan;
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP matching program;
• Health & Wellness reimbursements;
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development;
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies.