Job Description

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A4Y8, 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 lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the largest Navy ship built in Canada in 50 years and we\'re just getting started. The second ship will be delivered in 2021.We\'re 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 is seeking Pipefitters - Apprentice for future opportunities.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 LGBTQ+ 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..Qualifications:

• Education Required:

• Trade Certificate specific to pipefitting trade
• WHMIS certificate
• You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
• A pre-employment physical is required
• A background check will be performed by the Employer
• Physical effort and work conditions:
• Work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms
• Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb
• Work in confined spaces and inclement weather
• Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors
• Frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds

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:

• Read and interpret marine or industrial blueprints, pipe detail arrangement drawings, and work from standard and metric specifications
• Layout, fabricate, fit up a pipe assembly including fittings, flanges, and valves utilizing various tools and equipment
• Work with various pipe materials such as carbon steel, copper-nickel, and stainless steel along with the appropriate valves and fitting

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.

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as \xe2\x80\x98Safety Sensitive\xe2\x80\x99 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 recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.To Apply for this Career Opportunity:Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education are required. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, or at any time during our recruitment steps, please contact us.All applications will be reviewed by one of our qualified ISI Talent Acquisition Specialists. If they see 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.To learn more about our products and services, click .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.Additional Information

• Posting Date: May 24, 2024

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