Halifax shipyard Jobs

Welder - Apprentice, HSL Local 1
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Welding
- AI
Labourers (Industrial Painters) - HSL, Local 1
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Construction
- AI
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Application Support Specialist, Halifax
JDI IT —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Azure
- SQL
- Bachelor's
7d
Truck Driver - Class 1 or Class 3
Bayside Distribution —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- High school diploma or GED
- AI
Security Site Manager
Corporate Security —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Director, Programs & East Coast
Bronswerk Marine —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Engineering
- Project management
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Journeyperson Electrician
Matrix Labour Leasing Ltd. —Halifax, NS
- $47 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Schematics
- Electrical experience
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
7d
Electrician, Journeyperson - HSL, Local 1
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- AI
- Communication skills
Investigator - Halifax
Corporate Security —Saint John, NB
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- AI
10d
IT Project Manager, Halifax
JDI IT —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- PMP
Junior Marine Systems Engineer
BMT —Ottawa, ON
- $70,000–$83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
Business Analyst
JDI IT —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Azure
- DevOps
Weapons Technologist
Babcock International —Victoria, BC
- $70,340–$85,971 a year
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Senior Naval Architect Engineer
Fleetway Engineering —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
Shipyard Support Engineering Student/Co-op- Fall 2026
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Integration Test & Evaluation (IT&E) Cross Product Team (CPT) Lead
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Halifax, NS
- $119,000–$156,000 a year
- Full-time
- DevOps
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Dental care
- Vision care
3d
Senior Project Manager, Ship Repair
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- PMP
- Master's degree
- Project management
Intermediate Marine Systems Engineer
BMT —Ottawa, ON
- $85,000–$105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Construction
- Mechanical knowledge
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Program Director, Frigates (HCWPC)
Chantier Davie Canada Inc —Lévis, QC
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- PMP
- Engineering
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Senior Naval Architect - Submarine Structures
BMT —Dartmouth, NS
- $105,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Construction
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
7d

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Welder - Apprentice, HSL Local 1

Irving Shipbuilding -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Welding
AI

Full job description

Irving Shipbuilding is looking for Welder, Apprentices in Halifax, NS

Physical effort and work conditions:

Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate. Work may be performed indoors and outdoors. You will frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds. Occasionally, you may be required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds

Key Responsibilities:

Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
Work in a construction, maintenance/repair, new fabrication environment
Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions
Perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in all positions
Select the proper weld filler material
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
Operate air arc cutting equipment (carbon arc cutting)
Set-up Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment for welding
Lift, move, or position equipment at work sites
Work in a shipbuilding and repair, steel industry environment

Completion of secondary school or high school; and
Completion of vocational, technical and/or equivalent training or 5 + years of related experience
Successful applicants shall be expected to demonstrate that they have suitable shipyard welding skills by passing welding skills assessments.
Welding trade certification or equivalent is preferred

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).

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.

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.

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