Supplier Outreach Specialist

​​​​​SUPPLIER OUTREACH 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.

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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a Supplier Outreach Specialist. Reporting directly to our Supply Chain Strategy Manager, the Supplier Outreach Specialist will play a critical role in engaging with industry partners and advancing Irving Shipbuilding's supplier outreach strategy. To assist us effectively in enhancing our industry communication experience, we are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented individual with strong written and verbal communication skills.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

Qualifications:

• Education: Post-Secondary education in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related fields
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a Public Relations or Communications environment
• Experience in supplier engagement or supply chain, preferably in a multi-site organization is considered an asset
• Proficiency in content creation, project management and communications
• Experience working with a content management system (CMS) to manage website properties
• Experience representing large organizations at events (i.e conferences)
• Experience with graphic design, movie and photography is considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Positive, proactive, detailed oriented, and driven to succeed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a matrix style team
• Ability to ensure work is accurate and completed under tight deadlines

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:

• Coordinate and carry-out the launch of the supplier website portal with frequent collaboration between key departments including Supply Chain, Communications, and Industry Relations.
• Provide regular website updates for communication and maintenance of supplier portal and supplier registration site, including updates to Rfx dates, announcements, and CSC Supply Chain news.
• Engage with underrepresented perspective suppliers to build the CSC project supply chain. Examples include small/medium businesses, indigenous owned business, African Canadian and organizations that are women owned.
• Monitor rollout of the supplier portal through KPI development/tracking.
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the organization's role in key conferences, with clear objectives and communications points.
• Plan and host industry updates known as "CSC Industry Days".
• Represent Irving Shipbuilding at conferences, meetings, and other external facing sessions. Draft Supplier highlights for external communications across various platforms.
• Build and managing an integrated supplier engagement strategy that will consolidate goals and messaging across initiatives. This strategy will cover events such as conferences, speaking engagements and other related events that typically supply chain, communications, or industrial relations cover.
• Support emerging CSC communication requirements. This could be internal or external.
• Work with Communications team to advance supplier profiles and Supply Chain events.

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.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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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.