Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence Future Technologists Program

Open to full-time students enrolled in their first year of eligible programs at Akerley, Ivany or Institute of Technology Campus.

Eligible programs include:

• Business Administration (must be planning to enrol in Accounting or Financial Services Concentrations in year 2)
• Construction Project Management
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Occupational Health and Safety

Application assessment will consider

• Commitment and interest in program and future career
• Good academic standing
• Self-identification: applicants must self-identify as part of one or more equity-deserving groups
• Requirement: all successful applicants must meet requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Requirement: Recipients must achieve a minimum overall average of 70% in their final year’s two semesters.
• Requirement: Students must complete a consent form which will allow NSCC to share relevant information to Irving Shipbuilding

Payment details

• Year 1: 50% of the funding will be issued upon selection and the remaining will be issued at the end of the winter semester upon successful completion (passing grade in all courses)
• Year 2: 50% will be issued at the beginning of fall term and the remaining 50% will be issued upon successful completion of a 5-week work term
• Students who do not maintain the requirements of their respective NSCC program may be required to repay some or all of the Sponsorship funding to Irving Shipbuilding.
• Students who do not successfully complete their work placement at Irving Shipbuilding without prior agreement by Irving Shipbuilding and NSCC may be required to repay some or all of the Sponsorship funding.

Work integrated learning and/or post graduate work requirements

• Recipients must complete a 5-week In-Person placement at Irving Shipbuilding. A stipend will be paid by the Sponsor. Only second year NSCC Student Recipients shall be eligible for the 5-week placement at Irving Shipbuilding.

About the sponsor
Irving Shipbuilding is Canada’s National Shipbuilder, selected in 2011 to build the new fleet of combat vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, Irving Shipbuilding has developed a world-class workforce, modernized facilities, built a sovereign shipbuilding capability, and established a coast-to-coast-to-coast supply chain. Irving Shipbuilding has delivered six Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships to the Royal Canadian Navy and are currently constructing two AOPS for the Canadian Coast Guard. Construction is well underway on the first River-class destroyer, Canada’s next-generation warship, which will deliver next-generation capability to Canada. Irving Shipbuilding is also delivering naval readiness through docking and repairing the Halifax-class frigates, with current refit work taking place on HMCS Halifax and HMCS Fredericton simultaneously. Irving Shipbuilding brings proven experience in complex naval production, systems integration, and sustainment.

Irving Shipbuilding’s work as Canada’s National Shipbuilder sustains a marine industry providing full-time employment for over 11,300 Canadians across the country, with nearly $17 billion in spending commitments projected through 2028. Backed by more than 3,000 shipbuilders in Halifax and nationally by nearly 700 Canadian suppliers, Irving Shipbuilding offers the strong, sovereign technical capability, industrial depth, and understanding required to meet Canada’s submarine sustainment requirements

Please note:
The hiring process, selection of recipients, and all related timelines are determined solely at the discretion of the sponsoring organization. NSCC is not involved in and assumes no responsibility for these processes, outcomes, or decisions. Candidates will be contacted for an interview with the Sponsor and notified of the decision by NSCC.