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Electrician, Journeyperson HSY, Local 1

J.D. Irving


Job Location:

Halifax - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician Journeyperson - HSY Local 1 in Halifax NS.



Responsibilities
  • Apply safe work practices to all work performed.
  • Use and maintain tools and equipment required for performing various work activities.
  • Assist in docking and undocking vessels.
  • Setup for specified work on a vessel or job site
  • Able to learn surface preparation coating application and apply those skills.
  • Perform fire watch and confined space watch duties.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Assist skilled-trades workers within the shipyard performing general labour work.
  • Compartment turnover readiness and cleaning.
  • Able to safely and efficiently be able to use different types of power tools.
  • Being a team player is a must.
  • Lift move or position equipment at work sites
  • Work in a shipbuilding and repair steel industry environment

Physical effort and work conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders scaffolding and platforms
  • Stand stoop bend kneel climb
  • Work in confined spaces inclement weather
  • Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
  • Work may be performed indoors and outdoors
  • You will frequently handle lift carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
  • Occasionally you may be required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds


Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the applicable trade preferably in Shipbuilding.
  • Have an acceptable attendance record (absenteeism rate must be at or below the Halifax Shipyard average for the 12 months prior to Competition Open Date)
  • Clean disciplinary record (no active discipline on file)
  • Experience leading people preferably within the workplace
  • Ability to coach fellow employees including effectively addressing quality timeliness and safety matters.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Physical ability to perform all aspects of the role including travel between work areas and ability to inspect work and instruct fellow employees.
  • Ability to perform shift work in accordance with the Collective Agreement
    *This does not constitute a complete list of duties associated with the role.



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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 ... View more

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