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 is proud to be Canada\xe2\x80\x99s National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada\'s current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we\xe2\x80\x99re making history \xe2\x80\x93 why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: .

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a Trade Manager, Steel

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. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact .

Trades Managers are responsible for managing safety, quality, cost and schedule performance across all trades within their assigned areas. Trades Managers will work within multi-disciplined teams to find solutions geared towards the shipyards overall production strategy. Trades Managers are expected to lead production supervisors and hourly workforce in the execution of planned work scope. Trades Managers will identify and evaluate shipyard production metrics (Norms) and contribute to developing technical solutions for production performance improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Completion of relevant College Technical/Vocational Training or significant leadership experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience:
• 4+ years relevant production supervisory or management experience in \xe2\x80\x9cnew build\xe2\x80\x9d naval shipbuilding environment.
• Minimum of 8+ years relevant trades work experience in pipe fitting and fabrication in experience in \xe2\x80\x9cnew build\xe2\x80\x9d naval shipbuilding environment
• Leading a team of 5 \xe2\x80\x93 8 supervisors

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:

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and managerial oversight by monitoring Pipe production processes.

• Identify and evaluate shipyard production metrics (Norms) and contribute to developing technical solutions for production performance improvement.
• Constantly propose/request and allocate resources and materials to ensure optimal utilization in order to meet budget requirements.
• Develop and evaluate pipe supervisors and trades members, to ensure trade skill effectiveness and approved methods.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and identify and suggest changes to promote safety awareness.
• Ensure strict adherence to Company standards and ensure the delivery of trade specific quality procedures and policies
• Monitoring and performance managing the workforce/ trades members to ensure quality and productivity.
• Collaborate directly with Area Management to ensure alignment and that objectives are achieved efficiently

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 eligible)

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 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.

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: Sep 12, 2023

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