Job Description

Fleetway is building the crew model for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next generation warship, the River Class Destroyer (RCD). This is a rare opportunity to take your operational experience and directly influence how ships are crewed, structured, and sustained for decades to come.

As a Crewing Analyst, you will work at the intersection of operations, human performance, and system design, translating real-world naval experience into the crew structures, roles, and requirements that will define the RCN’s future capability.

In this role, you will help answer critical questions such as:

What does the right crew look like for a modern warship?
How do we design roles, teams, and watch structures that function effectively at sea?
How do we balance workload, readiness, and sustainability over long deployments?

Your work will directly influence who sails on the River Class Destroyer, how crews fight and operate the ship, and how sustainable and resilient they are over time. The decisions you contribute to will be built into a once-in-a-generation shipbuilding program, connecting your experience to long-term national capability. In this role, your insights are not only valued but actively shaped into the design of the future fleet.

We're committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to help!

Develop crew models, organizational structures, and watch and station concepts for the RCD
Design and facilitate worker placement simulations to stress test crew models
Conduct occupational analysis and workload assessments based on operational realities
Translate fleet experience into clear, data-informed personnel requirements
Contribute to the design of roles, task breakdowns, and occupational structures
Collaborate with engineers, operators, and analysts to ensure ship systems align with how crews actually operate
Support integration of crewing concepts with training, system design, and readiness frameworks

10 years of experience in the Royal Canadian Navy or equivalent naval environment
Experience at the level of Lieutenant (Navy), Petty Officer First Class, or equivalent combination of experience and qualifications
Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to complex naval or defence projects
Familiarity with project management approaches or methodologies
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Assets

Experience in personnel analysis, training systems, or occupational analysis
Familiarity with modern naval platforms or future fleet projects
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About J.D. Irving, Limited

J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments:

Forestry & Forest Products

Transportation

Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine

Retail & Distribution

Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials

Specialty Printing

Consumer Packaged Goods

Food Processing

At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Saint John, CA

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

jdirving.com

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