Cost Management Student/Co-op- Summer 2026 at J.D. Irving, Limited

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost estimating, Data analytics, Reporting, Project management, MS Office suite, SharePoint, Technical software operation, Business administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer science

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

As a Student on the Cost Management team, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real Irving Shipbuilding programs while developing skills in cost estimating, standards and norms, data analytics, and reporting. You’ll work closely with teams across engineering, contracts, legal, planning, scheduling, and program management, giving you a unique, cross‑functional view of how complex projects come together. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to project planning and execution while building a solid foundation for future careers in business, engineering, or project management. To support our students, Irving Shipbuilding will cover co‑op fees up to $1,000. 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 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. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.

Responsibilities

The student will support the Cost Management team by assisting with cost estimating, standards, norms, and data analytics. They will collaborate across various departments including engineering, contracts, and program management to contribute to project planning and execution.