Jim Shepherd

Chief Operating Officer at Chantier Davie Canada Inc.

📍 Lévis, Quebec, Canada

Jim Shepherd is the Chief Operating Officer at Chantier Davie Canada Inc. , where he leverages over 40 years of experience in shipbuilding, offshore construction, and the oil and gas sectors. He oversees all repair, new construction, and facilities operations, holding a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Marys University.

Jims connection to the maritime industry is deeply personal, as he comes from a family of shipbuilders. He spent 25 years in East Coast shipbuilding and offshore construction before joining Davie, expressing pride in continuing his familys legacy within the Canadian shipbuilding industry.

Unique fact: His extensive career is rooted in family tradition, making shipbuilding not just a profession but a personal heritage.

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Experience

24 Years

Current Role

Chief Operating Officer

Job Level

Leadership

Location

Lévis, Quebec, Canada

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Priorities

Topics Jim cares about

Shipbuilding Operations

As COO, he directly oversees all of Davie's new construction, repair, and facilities operations, managing the core functions of Canada's largest shipbuilder.

Generational Expertise

Comes from a family of shipbuilders, making his role deeply personal and tying his professional life to a multi-generational legacy in the industry.

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Career

Work history

5-2022

Chief Operating Officer

Chantier Davie Canada Inc.

2-2021 - 5-2022

Executive Vice President

Chantier Davie Canada Inc.

2017 - 12-2020

Senior Project Manager

Wood

2015 - 2017

Supply Chain Director

SNC-Lavalin

2010 - 2015

Supply Chain Director

Amec Foster Wheeler

In the press

Media appearances

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Education

2008

Bachelor’s Degree

Saint Mary's University

Social presence

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