J.D. Irving, Limited

The grand block for the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for the @CoastGuardCAN is approaching its final stages inside the Module Hall at Halifax Shipyard. The grand block will roll out to land level alongside the bow mega block to form the future CCGS Donjek this fall.

Made by Canadians, for Canada. A freshly painted unit has reached the Module Hall at Halifax Shipyard as the future CCGS Donjek steadily progresses. The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for the Canadian Coast Guard will be rolled to land level and formed later this year.

Irving Wallboard is celebrating an incredible milestone: 10 years and ZERO lost time safety incidents! 10 years — That's 3,653 days or over 2.1 million labour hours worked by employees. Read our full newsroom story here: bit.ly/4huUzVo

The new year brings a new coat of red paint for a unit of the future CCGS Donjek. The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for the @CoastGuardCAN is progressing steadily in the Module Hall at Halifax Shipyard! Learn more about the namesake: bit.ly/46rOPHc

We are excited to grow our lumber production capacity in the state of Maine at our new Masardis Sawmill. The Masardis operation employs 80 people and has the capacity to produce 115 million board feet annually. Welcome to the team! Read more: bit.ly/4afudnE

The repair, refit and maintenance work on HMCS Halifax continues in the historic Graving Dock at Halifax Shipyard. The entire Ship Repair team is united in the goal of delivering naval readiness for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigates.

Thank you Saint John for joining us in welcoming the CPKC Holiday Train ! As proud partners, NB Southern Railway was thrilled to see the huge crowd gather to celebrate the holidays with the festive locomotive and support the Harbour Lights Campaign. 🎄🚂🎅

Meet Katya Iatrou! A former Business Analyst student, Katya has now transitioned to a full-time position with JDI IT. She says she appreciates her two years of prior experience as a student working in the field and learning from her team. Learn more: bit.ly/4fZxusC

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to continue supporting the students at Joseph Howe Elementary by donating $5,000 for the 2024-2025 school year. We want to ensure students in our communities have the supplies they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

"I love welding. I love what I do. I take pride in the quality of my welds." Meet Kysha, a Welder Apprentice at Irving Shipbuilding. Coming from a long lineage of Halifax shipbuilders, Kysha is proudly continuing in her family's footsteps by building Canada's future fleet.

To support the jobs created by Project NextGen, the $1.1B upgrade to Saint John’s west side mill, a parking solution is being proposed in a nearby JDI-owned property. The project involves a pedway, improved traffic flow & property enhancements. More info: bit.ly/47tx9eZ

From seed to shelf and everywhere in between, thank you to our employees for their commitment to getting the job done. Happy Labour Day! 🦺🛠️

The future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray. The final Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for the @RoyalCanNavy has been formed at Halifax Shipyard. Approximately 2,800 structural tonnes of steel, created through thousands of hours of work by over 2,400 teammates at @IrvingShipbuild.

Happy Pride!🌈 We are proud to have sponsor of Saint John Pride this year and are happy to be involved in the recent Saint John Pride Parade, celebrating diversity and being your true authentic self!

“I am very proud of my team and the work we do here as Canada’s National Shipbuilder. I never thought welding would take me to this life.” Corey Sargent is helping drive quality and efficiency as Team Lead, Quality Control at @IrvingShipbuild. Learn more: bit.ly/3VM0ufb

Victoria Henneberry is a Pipefitter Apprentice who has discovered herself and is in her element building ships for Canada at @IrvingShipbuild. Read more about Victoria's story: bit.ly/3SageHK

On June 21st, we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to learn more about cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Learn more: bit.ly/3PnTWBN

The masts and a key unit of the bow block for the sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray recently arrived at Halifax Shipyard. Nearly 150 metric tons and 18,800 hours of work for the Woodside team of 50 skilled tradespeople.

Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) We were honoured to be a part of this special day and remember those who served for our country. #LestWeForget

Off to the races! 🏁 Celebrating the 10th annual APEGNB Saint John Soap Box Derby race in partnership with PALS. Congratulations to all winners, including Jade Ereola from Lakewood Heights School sponsored by RST Sunbury, winning first place in the stock division.