Production Control Student/Co-op
J.D. Irving, LimitedAbout the role
This position offers hands-on exposure to shipbuilding operations. You will work alongside production teams to support real-time decision-making and drive process improvements. Irving Shipbuilding will cover co-op fees up to $1000.
What you'll do
• Build and maintain production reports and dashboards for planning, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Engage with production team
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s to support construction schedule alignment.
• Lead and participate in special projects focused on process optimization, automation, and data-driven problem solving.
• Gather and analyze operational data from across the shipyard.
• Attend daily production meetings to identify where data can support decision-making.
• Troubleshoot data issues to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Use tools like Power Query, Power Automate, and simulation modeling to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers to understand how data drives shipbuilding.
What you'll need
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Engineering program (Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial).
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Strong academic performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power Query.
• Familiarity with Power Automate or simulation modeling is an asset.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and manage tasks with varying priorities.
• Interest in the shipbuilding, defense, or marine industry.
• Ability to meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Location & details
• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• Term: Winter 2027.
• Modality: Full-time, on-site.
• Paid position.