Shipbuilding Supply Chain Co-op: Launch Your Career

CareerBeacon; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op fee coverage

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding, Canada’s National Shipbuilder, offers a co-op placement in Supply Chain where you’ll support project management tasks, develop processes and KPIs, and deliver internal progress updates on chartered projects tied to the long-term strategy.

You will engage with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to compile reports, review costs, and learn how cost control drives shipbuilding programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Business Administration, Supply Chain and Logistics, Commerce, or Engineering.
• 0–2 years' experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; open to learning new systems.
• Strong organizational abilities and fast learner.
• High academic performance.
• Interest in shipbuilding/defense/marine industry and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supply Chain Integration team with project management tasks, including deliverables management and coordination for chartered projects linked to the Long Term Strategy.
• Assist in developing processes, KPIs, reporting, and training.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to prepare and present progress updates.
• Prepare and deliver project and team performance reporting.
• Compile and review cost reports, including cost calculations and journal entries to resolve variances.
• Lead daily management activities: PO approvals, forecast review, vendor history analysis, ensuring timely, accurate deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Fast learner

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain and Logistics

Commerce

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding, Canada’s National Shipbuilder, offers a co-op placement in Supply Chain where you’ll support project management tasks, develop processes and KPIs, and deliver internal progress updates on chartered projects tied to the long-term strategy.

You will engage with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to compile reports, review costs, and learn how cost control drives shipbuilding programs.