Engineering Technologist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Halifax is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support the development of a 5-year sustaining capital program. This full-time, on-site role involves integrating capital programs, engaging with stakeholders, and managing engineering consulting firms. The ideal candidate holds an Engineering Technology Diploma and has a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Certified Construction Manager (CM) – Considered an asset.
• Must meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the 5-year sustaining capital program with the ISI Facilities annual capital budget.
• Provide up-to-date project proposals for the capital budget.
• Continuously engage with stakeholders to define project requirements.

Skills

Engineering Technology Diploma

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Business Management Training

Education

Engineering Technology Diploma

Job description

As an Engineering Technologist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Irving Shipbuilding’s infrastructure. Supporting the Manager, Facilities Capital, you’ll help drive the design and engineering efforts behind the Shipyard’s Master Plan by developing and evolving a dynamic 5-year sustaining capital program.

This role is focused on long-term infrastructure growth across ISI sites, ensuring our facilities are equipped to meet production demands and strategic goals. You’ll continuously refine the capital plan based on changing requirements in production, safety, security, and reinvestment—helping to sustain critical assets and optimize shipbuilding operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering Technology Diploma
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute
• Business Management Training
• Certified Construction Manager (CM) – Considered an asset

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.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the 5-year sustaining capital program with the ISI Facilities annual capital budget.
• Provide up-to-date project proposals for the ISI Facilities annual capital budget.
• Support the development of the ISI Facilities annual expense budget.
• Continuously engage with stakeholders from Production, HSE, Security, and Maintenance to define requirements for expansion and reinvestment projects.
• Determine scope, technical details, cost, and schedule for projects in the 5-year sustaining capital program.
• Support the Facilities Engineering Technician with drafting requirements, including maintaining accurate record drawings through field inspections.
• Create conceptual drawing packages for projects in the sustaining capital program and long-term growth plans.
• Maintain and improve the capital budget Request/Approvals process and the executive presentation for the annual capital budget.
• Support the Manager, Facilities Capital in managing 3–6 engineering consulting firms and over 20 trade contract vendors.