SENIOR SCHEDULER - SHIP REPAIR

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, 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.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a Senior Scheduler.

Senior Scheduler is an experienced influencing role which focusses on the creation and maintenance of the project schedule throughout the life cycle of the project, while providing informal mentoring and developmental support to the scheduling team. A key communicator of project health, working closely with the Production Planners and Project Controls team to monitor timelines, identify potential scheduling delays, and facilitate remedial action.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Post-secondary degree; preferably in technical, engineering, or related discipline
  • Trade Certificate, Red Seal is considered an asset
  • Lean/Six sigma Yellow and Green Belts would be considered assets
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation considered an asset
• Experience: 4-7 years of planning & scheduling experience, preferably in a naval shipbuilding or repair environment
• Interpretation of trade related drawings & work breakdowns for implementing into the schedule
• Experience using Primavera P6 and MS Excel is required
• Experience using Aveva or AutoCAD would be considered and asset
• Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods considered an 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).

Key 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 mentoring and schedule specific support to the Planning & Scheduling team
• 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
• Assist the Scheduling Team Lead and Planning Manager in development of the Planning & Scheduling team by using experience to assist with understanding schedule maintenance, resource loading, and sequence logic

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

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