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SENIOR ADVANCED PLANNER
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'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 Inc. is seeking a Senior Advanced Planner
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.
As the Senior Advanced Planner for Irving Shipbuilding Inc., you are responsible for coordinating ISI Transition to Build resources in the Zonal Review Process with the Design Agent; this will require international travel. This role will Liaise with the Design Agent to ensure the CSC Foran Model content, will support ISI Manufacturing processes. As the Senior Advanced Planner, you will explore the Global Combat Ship existing design, and identify challenges in manufacturing and make recommendation for improvement and added value for Canada.
Qualifications:

• Good technical and business aptitude, fast learner, and effective problem solver.
• 20 Years or more experience in shipbuilding, with considerable time in Engineering and Production roles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Previous experience representing shipyard as Liaison with Design Agents.
• Strong skills in organizing and managing large number of tasks with varying priorities.
• Academically qualified in Engineering or Technology with a recognized Technology Diploma or equivalent.

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:

• Report progress to the Manager.
• Ensure ISI Design rules are implemented by the Design Agent
• Primary point of contact for Transition to Build, through the Zonal Review process on site overseas.
• Mentor lesser experienced Shipbuilding Planners

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

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs;
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan;
• RRSP matching program;
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of compani es.
• Health & Wellness reimbursements;
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development;
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ 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 [email protected].
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.
Additional Information

• Posting Date: Feb 1, 2023