Students & New Graduates
I’m Looking for a Co-Op or Internship
Interested in a career in shipbuilding, but unsure of where to begin? Our co-op & internship programs are ideal places to start. With the mentoring and guidance of industry professionals, Irving Shipbuilding provides the support needed to begin your journey to your new career.
Co-op & Internship Opportunities
Co-operative education roles and internships are just two of the ways that Irving Shipbuilding is enabling access for those interested in a career in shipbuilding.
Recent Graduates
Recent graduates have an opportunity to contribute to a career defining project building the Royal Canadian Navy’s current and future fleets.
Co-op & Internship Opportunities
Irving Shipbuilding believes in the value of on-the-job learning and is committed to providing those
opportunities for the shipbuilders of tomorrow.
We are proud to have co-ops and interns working & learning in a variety of important roles, including
finance, legal, IT, supply chain, engineering, electrical, engineering technology (industrial),
communications, metal fabrication, pipefitting, and welding.
From Co-op to EIT, Meet Vanessa Edmonds
From a co-op student working in Ship Repair to an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working on the River-class destroyer (RCD) program, Vanessa Edmonds has experienced the breadth of the shipbuilding industry firsthand.
Vanessa joined Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) as a co-op student in 2021, before returning as part of our Graduate Development Program as an EIT.
“My co-op experiences played a huge part in preparing for success in the Graduate Development Program. My first co-op term in Ship Repair taught me about the complexity of planning and tracking work for Ship Repair projects and provided fundamental knowledge about the industry. That experience sparked my interest in learning more about the shipbuilding industry which led to working on the RCD program in later co-op terms."
University Students at Irving Shipbuilding
Work in a fast-paced work environment that offers challenging, high-profile work and exciting projects. Receive direct support and coaching from a dedicated Program Coordinator and the
many shipbuilding professionals you will work with. Experience continuous learning and development opportunities through on the job training and other professional development opportunities. Gain exposure to Irving Shipbuilding leaders and build professional relationships by participating in networking opportunities and social engagements through our Young Professional Network.
CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES
Gain world-class experience working in an exciting and rewarding co-op placement building ships for Canada. With the mentoring and guidance of industry professionals, Irving Shipbuilding provides the support needed to begin your journey to your new career.
GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Participate in a two-year development opportunity for newly graduated engineering or business students that offers you a deep exposure to different areas of Irving Shipbuilding through four six-month rotations across our business to prepare you for a career with Irving Shipbuilding.
Co-op Student Hiring - Timelines
| Term | Term Dates | Posting Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | May-August | January |
| Fall | September-December | May |
| Winter | January-April | September |
Intern Hiring - Timelines
| Term | Term Dates | Posting Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Week Work Terms (NSCC) | April | September |
| Summer Work Terms | May-August | January |
| Winter | January-April | September |
My favorite part about being an engineer working at ISI is the fast paced, constantly changing environment where every day is different. I also like how many options there are at ISI to mold your career into any number of different areas and roles to suit your interests and passions.
Nick Crews, Junior Engineer