Are you interested in becoming a welder, pipefitter, or metal fabricator? Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) is partnering with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) to provide a customized training program that will invest in the future of Canada’s marine industry and the skilled tradespeople who build it.
This customized training program provides free tuition.
Irving Shipbuilding will cover the costs of all aspects of the training for 80 students across four programs in total for the two-year initiative.
This includes instruction, facilities, texts, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), classroom supplies, student fees, parking and student services.
Students will apply through ISI and be enrolled by NSCC. Program participants will have access to the same supports provided to that NSCC students, while adhering to all NSCC policies.
Graduates who meet ISI's minimum requirements will be considered for employment.
To apply for the Irving Shipbuilding Marine Trades Initiative, applicants must complete the application and include the following:
If you have any questions, please contact info@irvingshipbuilding.com.
Note, applications will only be accepted through the application portal.
The deadline for applications is April 25th, 2025.
APPLY NOWWe thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
The deadline for applications is April 25th, 2025.
Through a competitive bidding process, Irving Shipbuilding was selected by the Canadian government to build Canada’s next generation of navy ships, offering a new level of state-of-the-art operational capability and protection for Canada's sailors at home and abroad.
We consider it an honour and a privilege to build this new fleet, and we’re looking for people who feel the same way. That’s why we’re actively recruiting the best shipbuilding talent and training new people to achieve our high standards of excellence.
This is a generational opportunity – a chance for our people to have an entire career serving this noble purpose. At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history – why not make it with us?