Planning Governance Specialist

PLANNING GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, 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 Planning Governance Specialist.

The Planning Governance Specialist will be one of several team members responsible for managing ISI Planning's governance framework.

The ISI Planning function includes ISI's Scheduling, Planning, Production Engineering, and Industrial Engineering departments reporting to VP Planning.

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 [email protected].

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors' degree with a focus on business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, or project management.

oCertified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) an asset.

• Experience : 4 years or more experience in shipbuilding or related area.
• Experience in quality management, quality assurance, and / or process development and management. Experience specifically with ISO 9001 an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience presenting to large groups.
• Aptitude for computer software and a willingness to learn, use, and develop new software tools.
• Good technical and business aptitude, fast learner, and effective problem solver.

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 :

• Support the development, confirmation, and maintenance of function and department processes, policies, and toolsets.
• Execute internal evaluations of process and policy adherence and collect feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Support the function leadership in strategic and / or improvement initiatives.
• Report on personal performance and the function's quality metrics and framework adherence / effectiveness to leaders.
• Support functional team members in understanding and implementing the governance framework.

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 eligible).

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 [email protected].

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.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Additional Information

• Posting Date : Apr 8, 2024
22 days ago