About the role#
This position offers hands-on exposure to shipbuilding operations. You will work alongside production teams to support real-time decision-making and drive process improvements. Irving Shipbuilding will cover co-op fees up to $1000.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain production reports and dashboards for planning, scheduling, and performance tracking.
- Engage with production teams to support construction schedule alignment.
- Lead and participate in special projects focused on process optimization, automation, and data-driven problem solving.
- Gather and analyze operational data from across the shipyard.
- Attend daily production meetings to identify where data can support decision-making.
- Troubleshoot data issues to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Use tools like Power Query, Power Automate, and simulation modeling to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with analysts and engineers to understand how data drives shipbuilding.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Engineering program (Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial).
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Strong academic performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power Query.
- Familiarity with Power Automate or simulation modeling is an asset.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize and manage tasks with varying priorities.
- Interest in the shipbuilding, defense, or marine industry.
- Ability to meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Paid position.
About J.D. Irving, Limited
J.D. Irving, Limited is a family-owned company founded in 1882. It operates across Canada and the United States in sectors including forestry, shipbuilding, retail, and food processing. The company maintains head offices in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick. It employs over 10,000 people across its diverse business segments.
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