Associate Cost Controller

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Associate Cost Controller to join their Supply Chain team. This full-time position requires a detail-oriented analyst to support cost control activities, coordinating with various departments to ensure project success. Candidates should possess relevant post-secondary education and familiarity with MS Office. This role involves direct involvement in delivering efficiency and business results.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Business, supply chain, or finance experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project activities, assess risks, and perform cost analysis.
• Build strong relationships with Procurement to coordinate initiatives.
• Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and review forecasts.
• Support program updates for stakeholders on a regular basis.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about driving efficiency? Join our dynamic Supply Chain team as an Associate Cost Controller and play a key role in ensuring accurate cost management and delivering positive business results. In this role, you ' ll support daily cost control activities, contribute to process improvements, and help maintain the reliability of our Material Estimate at Completion (EAC). Your work will directly impact project success and cost savings initiatives across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze & Forecast: Review project activities, assess risks, and perform cost analysis to improve production and reduce risk.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Build strong relationships with Procurement and other functions to coordinate cost-saving initiatives and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Manage Costs: Ensure cost management systems are accurate, monitor budgets and commitments, approve purchase orders, and review forecasts.
• Communicate & Report: Support program updates for key stakeholders on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (preferred)
• Business, supply chain, or finance experience (an asset)
• Ability to complete assigned tasks, typically with 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.