Irving Shipbuilding Marine Trades Initiative
Start your career in marine trades
Are you interested in becoming a welder? 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.
About the Program
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 NSCC students, while adhering to all NSCC policies.
Graduates who meet ISI's minimum requirements will be considered for employment.
Applications for the Marine Trades Initiative are currently closed. Future intake dates and application information will be posted on this page when they become available, and we encourage interested candidates to check this page regularly for updates on program availability, eligibility requirements, and application timelines.
To learn more about opportunities with Irving Shipbuilding, visit our careers site.
Learn MoreEligibility
- All successful applicants must meet NSCC admission requirements, including English language proficiency, where applicable.
- Those who meet NSCC requirements will be subject to ISI security and human resource screening.
- 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), which includes consenting to a security assessment and undergoing a criminal record check.
- All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for Irving Shipbuilding Marine Trades Initiative.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Irving Shipbuilding
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?