Winter 2022 Co-Op Student – Business Analyst  

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Are you looking for a job which enables you to work with a team of industry-leading professionals?

Do you want to gain hands-on experience that could lead to full-time employment upon graduation?

Does a job with real responsibilities and making meaningful contributions interest you?

Then please, keep reading!

We are J.D. Irving Limited & our Information Technology team works with the latest and greatest technology. We are the destination of choice for curious, energetic & collaborative people!

With over 300 employees centralized in Saint John, Dieppe, Fredericton, and Halifax, we offer our people the opportunity to add business value to our organization while enjoying the friendly and naturally beautiful lifestyle that only the Maritimes can offer.

We invest in continuous professional growth through strong career development programs. With your professional growth as our focus! Come join us and work among the best in the Maritimes!

We have a student opportunity!

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst student to join our JDI IT team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The opportunity is focused on providing a well-rounded experience, that will expose the successful candidate to technical and business processes across various functional groups throughout the Halifax Shipyard.

In recent years, JDI IT has worked hand-in-hand with Irving Shipbuilding to implement IT solutions and processes, from procurement applications to automated shop floor manufacturing, that has assisted in making Halifax Shipyard one of the most modern shipyards in the world.

Your Focus:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to analyze problems / opportunities for efficiencies and make recommendations for           improvements
• Proficient verbal / written communication skills with ability to communicate with various levels of staff
• High level of independence, self-motivation, and energy to drive projects to completion
• Strong technical writing and documentation experience to effectively produce documents such as Business Requirements Documents, Work Instructions, etc.

You Have:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university co-op program
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Desire to problem solve and work with others to map out processes to pinpoint improvements
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
• Curiosity, drive for excellence and interest in technology
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies

What you will gain: 

• Exposure to various business areas and their respective responsibilities, processes, etc.
• Job shadowing opportunities and establishment of mentor relationships
• On the job experience in an advanced manufacturing environment (shipbuilding industry)
• Successful application of business analyst tools, such as business process mapping, requirement gathering, etc.
• Experience in translating business problems and opportunities into technical solutions through working in a team environment acting as the liaison between the business and development
• Training and experience in multiple industry technologies

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).

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:  Please submit an online application, including a resume and academic transcript.

The deadline to apply to this opportunity is November 12, 2021. 

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.