Labourers (Industrial Painters) - HSL, Local 1

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking Labourers with Industrial Painting experience in Halifax, NS. You will support shipyard tasks, assist in vessel docking, and learn coating application and surface preparation with a focus on safety and teamwork.

The role requires a High School Diploma, ability to read drawings, and willingness to perform physical work, including working at heights and in confined spaces. Overtime may be required, and pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting experience in marine/industrial settings; coatings/blasting experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with various materials and learn coatings mixing.
• Problem solving skills required.
• Must wear respiratory protection as required.
• Physical effort: stand, bend, climb; work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Eligible to work in Canada; pre-employment physical and background check may apply.
• Overtime and extended hours supported as business needs dictate.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints is considered an asset.
• Industrial sewing machine experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apply safe work practices to all tasks.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment for various activities.
• Assist in docking and undocking vessels and shipyard tasks.
• Set up for work on vessels or job sites.
• Learn surface preparation and coating application.
• Perform fire watch and confined space watch duties.
• Work with minimal supervision and assist skilled-trades workers.
• Prepare compartments for turnover and cleaning.
• Safely use different types of power tools.
• Be a team player and support colleagues.

Skills

Industrial painting

Blueprint reading

Power tool operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Respiratory protection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tape

Coating materials

Job description

Job Description

Irving Shipbuilding is searching for Labourers with Industrial Painting experience in Halifax, NS.

Responsibilities

• Apply safe work practices to all work performed.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment required for performing various work activities.
• Assist in docking and undocking vessels.
• Setup for specified work on a vessel or job site
• Able to learn surface preparation, coating application and apply those skills.
• Perform fire watch and confined space watch duties.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Assist skilled-trades workers within the shipyard performing general labour work.
• Compartment turnover readiness and cleaning.
• Able to safely and efficiently be able to use different types of power tools.
• Being a team player is a must.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School Diploma

Years of Experience Required: <2 years.

• Industrial Painting/ Automotive Painting/ Construction Painting experience required. Coatings/ Blasting experience considered an asset.
• Ability to work with different types of materials or products such as general metal products, construction materials solvents or coatings including understanding or able to learn mixing industrial marine coatings and products.
• Problem solving skills required.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection as required.
• Physical effort and work conditions: Able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Must be capable of working at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and in extreme confined spaces.
• 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.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in environmental conditions.
• 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.
• Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Able to operate power and hand tools (like measuring tape)
• Able to read a drawing or blueprint is skills considered and asset.
• Industrial sewing machine operation skills considered and asset.

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).

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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.