Facilities Engineering Co-op - Summer 2025

Job Description

As the Facilities Engineering student, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. You will build valuable connections with business leaders, colleagues, and network with many other fellow co-op students joining ISI. This assignment provides an understanding of what a career at Irving Shipbuilding looks like in consideration for future permanent employment opportunities within our rapidly growing organization.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to support their student hires and will pay the fees associated with your co-op up to $1000.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Facilities Engineering team with design and construction support activities related to facilities infrastructure projects.
• Monitor cost, schedule, scope and quality on assigned project.
• Perform field work inspections to update facilities record documentation and oversee contractors performing construction activities on site.
• Perform day to day engineering studies to support operations.
• Propose and participate in engineering studies to further develop our 5-year capital plan.
  
  

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (any discipline) degree program.
• 0-2 years' experience.
• Progress towards Engineering in Training and Professional Engineer designation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook and Excel).
• Experience with drawing design and markup tools such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam would be considered an asset.
• Strong time management skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Skilled in organizing and managing a variety of tasks with varying priorities, capable of learning fast, and effective problem solver.
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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 (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) 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.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About 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.

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.