Job Description

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding 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. This year we delivered the second lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the largest Navy ship built in Canada in 50 years and we're just getting started. The third ship 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.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking an Industrial Participation and Value Proposition Project Manager.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued.

The Industrial Participation and Value Proposition Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of the organizationaEUR(TM)s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) investments in Canada because of its obligations under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The successful incumbent will have the opportunity to seek out and engage in opportunities to partner with marine organizations, not for profit organizations and academic institutions with a view to determining investment opportunities to further the broader marine industry in Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-starter with experience with the ITB policy.

Qualifications:

• BacheloraEUR(TM)s Degree in a related field (business, economics, finance, communications, public relations, human resources, or marketing).
• 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Proven relationship building and stakeholder relations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience coordinating and managing events, programs and projects with multiple external organizations.
• Able to work independently with little oversight.
• Basic finance and reporting skills.
• Experience in the marine industry is an asset.

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).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the organizationaEUR(TM)s ITB commitments.
• Identify and analyze marine industry gaps and trends with a focus on building national capacity with a view to funding and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with external organizations, academic institutions, not-for-profits, government, and community organizations on project identification, execution, and communications.
• Lead the project management of investments including funding agreements, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and regular reporting.
• Identify and execute on communications opportunities from project announcements, milestones, and outcomes.
• Represent the organizationaEUR(TM)s interests on various boards and committees.
• Support the Director, Industrial Participation, in the development, management, and execution of ISIaEUR(TM)s ITB obligations to the Government of Canada.

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

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;
• Relocation costs (if applicable).

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as aEUR~Safety SensitiveaEUR(TM) where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at .

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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• Posting Date: Sep 16, 2022

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