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Millwright, Journeyperson - HSY, Local 1

  • Halifax, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 1, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Install and service mechanical components and systems, including shafting and main engine alignment. Perform rigging, hoisting, and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment functionality in a shipbuilding environment.

Job details

Job Description Irving Shipbuilding is seeking Millwrights in Halifax, NS. Responsibilities Education Required: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training Industrial Mechanic/ Millwright Red Seal Years of Experience Required: <5 years You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job A pre-employment physical is required A background check will be performed by the Company Qualifications Areas of specialization: marine repair, shipbuilding and repair, structural construction Read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings, blueprints and procedures Installation of new equipment Shafting and Main Engine alignment work Plan and perform rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving functions Measuring, layout, cutting and welding operations Maintain and use tools and equipment necessary to perform job functions Service existing mechanical components and systems where required Preventative and predictive maintenance, testing and commissioning equipment 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). 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 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 (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. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. 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.

What you’ll do

Install and service mechanical components and systems, including shafting and main engine alignment. Perform rigging, hoisting, and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment functionality in a shipbuilding environment.

Requirements

Requires completion of vocational or technical training as an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright with a Red Seal certification. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and pass security clearances including CGP and ITAR.

Listed skills

  • Dedicated · Preferred
  • Recruitment · Preferred
  • Technical · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Training · Preferred
  • Teams · Preferred
  • Development · Preferred
  • Occupational safety · Preferred
  • maintenance · Preferred
  • Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Marine Repair
  • Shipbuilding
  • Structural Construction
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Installation
  • Shafting Alignment
  • Main Engine Alignment
  • Rigging
  • Hoisting
  • Lifting
  • Measuring
  • Layout
  • Cutting
  • Welding
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Commissioning

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Construction

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