Apprenticeship Coordinator

The Apprenticeship Coordinator will play an integral role in supporting both our apprentices and the wider team through a wide range of administrative and pastoral duties. 

The Apprenticeship Program plays a vital role in building the shipyard's future skilled trades workforce by supporting apprentices throughout their development journey. Through the coordination of on-the-job learning, trade rotations, technical training, examinations, mentorship opportunities, and individualized learning supports, the team ensures apprentices gain the hands-on experience, knowledge, and skills required to become certified journeypersons. By fostering a culture of learning, growth, and career development, the Apprenticeship Program helps shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals who will contribute to the long-term success of the shipyard.

• Administrative support to the apprentice team and coordination of technical training, tax reporting, invoice management and scheduling.


• Data management for the Apprenticeship Team and production of key metrics.


• Scheduling of activities to support the holistic development of our apprentices in terms.


• Lead the Apprentice of the Month recognition scheme and play an active part in all recognition activities.


• Support the recruitment and induction process. Lead induction meetings and the provision of information packs to apprentices.


• Deliver presentations on the program as part of supervisor onboarding.


• Provide updated information about the program to the comms team, for our notice board and to our apprentices.


• Support apprentices as a key contact for them. Support for any queries related to program, exams, payroll, LR etc.

• Completion of post-secondary education in a relevant field. 
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of the following programs is a requirement: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.