Production Scheduler- Ship Repair

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

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Halifax is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage project timelines and coordinate between teams for naval ship repair projects. Ideal candidates should have a post-secondary degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment and requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of planning & scheduling experience, preferably in naval shipbuilding or repair.
• Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret work breakdowns for project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create project schedule using contract documentation and estimating sheets.
• Ensure schedule budgets are maintained and reflect project adjustments.
• Collaborate to ensure activity breakdown and logic sequence are maintained.
• Provide schedule support to Planning and Project Controls teams.
• Maintain the Project Schedule with daily input from various teams.
• Provide efficiency and forecasting reports to multiple teams.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in technical or engineering discipline

Trade Certificate, Red Seal

Lean/Six Sigma Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Aveva

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a master of timelines and a champion of coordination? As a Production Scheduler in Ship Repair, you'll be at the heart of project execution—crafting and maintaining schedules that keep everything moving smoothly from start to finish. You'll be the go-to communicator for project health, working hand-in-hand with Production Planners and the Project Controls team to track progress, flag potential delays, and drive proactive solutions.

If you're detail-driven, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love keeping things on track, this is your moment to shine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize contract documentation and estimating work/material sheets to create the project schedule.
• Ensure schedule budgets are maintained to accurately match project contracts as the scope of work evolves to include cancellations, adjustments, and increases in scope of work.
• Collaborate with the Scheduling Team Lead, Planning Team, Project Manager, and QC to ensure activity breakdown, logic sequence, and inspection points are accurately maintained in the project schedule.
• Provide schedule specific support to the Planning and Project Controls teams.
• Daily maintenance of the Project Schedule with input from Production, Planning, Project Controls and QC to ensure the current progress of the project is accurately represented.
• Provide periodic efficiency, schedule health, and forecasting reports to the Production, Program, QC, Project Controls and Accounting teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post‑secondary degree; preferably in technical, engineering, or related discipline.
• Trade Certificate, Red Seal is considered an asset.
• Lean/Six sigma White, Yellow, and Green Belts would be considered assets.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation considered an asset.
• 2–5 years of planning & scheduling experience, preferably in a naval shipbuilding or repair environment.
• Interpretation of work breakdowns for implementing into a project schedule.
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Excel, Aveva, or AutoCAD would be considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods 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.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is 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 under‑represented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self‑identify.