Technologist, Production Engineering – Temporary Services

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax is looking for a Production Engineering Technologist to design and plan processes for high-quality ship delivery. You'll work within the Production Engineering team, developing temporary service solutions that enhance production efficiency across various projects.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree or diploma and has 2–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include creating service plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join us to be part of Canada's National Shipbuilder!

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production planning, materials, and resource capacity.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and produce sketches or drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop temporary service plans across ship construction scopes.
• Create and update layouts, drawings, and redlines for installations.
• Monitor production and incorporate lessons learned into improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to align plans with schedules and materials.
• Support constructability reviews and provide drafting assistance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Practical problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or Engineering Technologist diploma

Job description

Job Description

As a Production Engineering Technologist, you will play a key role in designing and planning the processes, tools, and temporary systems required to build and deliver high-quality ships.

Working within the Production Engineering Shipyard team, you will focus on developing and coordinating temporary service solutions that enable safe and efficient production activities across new construction and ship repair initiatives.

This role requires strong collaboration across Production, Planning, Safety, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure temporary services are seamlessly integrated into work packages, schedules, and material readiness plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop temporary service plans (scaffolding, ventilation, access, power, lighting, safety systems) across ship construction scopes
• Create and update layouts, drawings, and redlines for temporary openings and installations
• Monitor production and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with schedules and material readiness
• Support constructability reviews and provide drafting assistance as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Engineering Technologist diploma
• 2–5 years of shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of production planning, materials, and resource capacity
• Ability to perform basic calculations and produce sketches/drawings
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem‑solving skills

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).

This position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence.

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 the 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 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.

We invite 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.

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.