Engineer, Planning Governance

Join our team and help shape the future of Planning excellence!

As a Planning Governance Engineer, you will drive the development and implementation of governance frameworks, standards, and processes that enable successful project delivery and consistent, high-quality outcomes. You'll play a key role in aligning planning activities with strategic objectives, monitoring performance and risk, and championing continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about building strong governance practices, influencing positive change, and supporting teams to achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a functional governance framework to support successful project delivery.
• Govern quality of function’s documentation and application of Irving Shipbuilding's Quality management System (QMS) to help ensure high quality products and compliance with ISO 9001:2015.
• Develop and maintain the tools, processes, and resources that support the Framework to help ensure successful execution and realization of objective.
• Support risk identification and response to support achieving business objectives.
• Manage and execute initiatives that support the components of the Governance framework applying change management principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent experience in Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, Construction, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent required.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a relevant role.
• ISO 9001 Certification considered an asset.
• Experience in quality management, quality assurance, process management, and change management.
• Good technical aptitude, fast learner, and effective problem solver.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, experience presenting and influencing leadership.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

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.