Strategic Planning Specialist - Halifax, Canada - Irving Shipbuilding

Irving Shipbuilding

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIALIST

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding*.**Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a
Strategic Planning Specialist.

Qualifications:

Education: Post-Secondary Education
Experience: 5 years of relevant business experience, considered an asset if in the defense industry
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Must be a highly organized selfstarter who takes the initiative and is efficient in prioritizing workloads including multitasking to ensure deadlines and milestones are achieved.
Must have proficient communications skills and the ability to engage with all levels of Project teams and leadership.
Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders.
Foundational knowledge or understanding or project management and/or change management would be preferred.
Knowledge of strategic planning would be an asset.
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)._

Key Responsibilities:

Work with business functions, Strategic Planning & BI team to identify opportunities to improve processes as part of the strategic roadmaps, recognizing and resolving or facilitating interdependencies across ISI and departments.
Support the business to identify, plan and execute their strategic roadmaps, ensuring consistency and adherence to organizational templates and methodology.
Organize, attend, and participate (or facilitate) in stakeholder meetings ensuring clear agenda items are identified premeetings and minutes are provided postmeetings, following up on important actions and decisions when appropriate.
Produce relevant reports to track and monitor ISI and functional strategic objectives including developing and/or managing dashboards.
Facilitate meetings and workshops, and/or prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings when required, including supporting agendas, content, and output.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including schedules, RAID logs, keeping stakeholders focused on agreed timeframes, objectives, and communications.
Assist in the assessing of business, program, and project risks, providing solutions where applicable or escalating to Senior Strategic Planning Manager's attention when challenges occur.
Build trusting relationships and personal credibility through active listening, knowledge, and delivery to drive the business forward.

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
Employee & Family Assistance Programs
RRSP matching program
Health & Wellness reimbursements
Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
Relocation costs (if eligible)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job.

If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees._

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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