Job Description

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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 employme

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts
• Layout of reference points and patterns
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• Layout construct patterns and templates
• Read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings, blueprints and procedures

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate degree/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
• Years of Experience Required: 5-8+ or more years of fabrication, assembly, and fitting experience utilizing various tools and equipment
• For Ironworkers: Metal fabrication trade certification
• Experience working in Marine/Industrial industry is considered an asset
• Pipefitting trade certification, or equivalent knowledge and experience – a multiple combination of these skills will be required
• WHMIS Certificate
• Willingness to train on multiple pieces of equipment
• You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
• A pre-employment physical is required
• A background check will be completed by the Employer
• Full trade flexibility is required
• 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).

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 defense 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.