Outreach and Engagement Specialist

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is looking for a dedicated Outreach and Engagement Specialist in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to elevate its brand and strengthen community relations. You will lead engaging initiatives, create content, and facilitate tours for stakeholders while ensuring meaningful partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and over three years of outreach experience, coupled with exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in outreach, communications, or stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with a knack for storytelling.
• Proven experience developing and executing community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipyard tours for government officials, partners, and media.
• Create social media posts, presentations, and newsletters.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies with communities and stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials for government and industry engagement.

Skills

Communications

Public Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Graphic Design

Education

Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Business, or a related field

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a dynamic and creative Outreach and Engagement Specialist to help elevate our brand, strengthen relationships, and showcase the impact of our work under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of telling our story—connecting with communities, government stakeholders, industry partners, and the public through meaningful engagement and compelling communications. You’ll lead initiatives that build awareness, foster pride in our workforce, and reinforce Irving Shipbuilding’s reputation as a leader in Canada’s marine industry.

We are inviting 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional experiences by coordinating and facilitating shipyard tours for government officials, partners, students, media, and other guests—showcasing our people, projects, and capabilities.
• Create impactful content including social media posts, presentations, and newsletters that bring Irving Shipbuilding’s story to life.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies that strengthen relationships with communities, industry stakeholders, and partners.
• Collaborate across teams to plan and deliver communications and outreach initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Support government and industry engagement by preparing briefing materials, presentations, and communications.
• Manage donations and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities while building meaningful community partnerships.
• Identify storytelling opportunities that highlight our people, achievements, and contributions to Canada’s shipbuilding industry.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in outreach, communications, or stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with a knack for storytelling.
• Proven experience developing and executing community engagement strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across diverse audiences.
• Graphic design experience (e.g., Canva or InDesign) is considered an asset.

All successful applicants must meet the requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This is a full‑time, in‑office position.

Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.