Director, Communications and Strategic Planning

J.D. Irving, Limited
Full-time Halifax, Halifax County Other-General
Posted:
February 25, 2026
Location:
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada

Job Description

Lead Communications for Canada’s National Shipbuilder at a Defining Moment

As Canada’s National Shipbuilder and North America’s most modern naval shipbuilding and in‑service support provider, Irving Shipbuilding plays a central role in strengthening Canada’s defence capability and industrial future.

Headquartered in Halifax, Irving Shipbuilding has constructed more than 80% of Canada’s current naval fleet and leads major national programs under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, including the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and the future River‑class destroyer fleet. With a transformed, state‑of‑the‑art shipyard, a highly skilled workforce, and a coast‑to‑coast supply chain, Irving Shipbuilding is an engine of economic impact, innovation, and national readiness for decades to come.

Irving Shipbuilding is now seeking its next Director of Communications and Strategic Planning, a strategic, credible, and forward‑thinking leader who will continue to shape ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Halifax, Canada
Posted: February 25, 2026
Deadline: April 06, 2026