Lead, Joiner Outfit
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description The Lead, Joiner Outfit is responsible for the leadership and development of the Joiner Outfit team inside the engineering Outfit department to support the ongoing projects under the matrix organization structure for new vessels constructed by Seaspan Shipyards.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver. What You'll Do
- Develop, staff, and line manage a team within their department and allocate the required resources to the ongoing projects under the matrix organization structure.
- Develop Statements of Work (SOW), Master Product Lists (MPL) and hours estimates for task proposals.
- Develop and maintain a discipline resourcing plan and lead on any required recruitment activities.
- Support the Manager/Senior Manager with Control Account Manager (CAM) duties for a discipline within their department and any subcontracted scopes, responsible for cost and schedule adherence across all programs.
- Develop and implement governance processes that comply with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) requirements.
- Advance training and development plans and paths for engineers within the discipline as well as actively address performance issues within the teams.
- Develop, implement, and improve engineering design standards that best support efficient design and build practices.
- Drive teams to develop required functional engineering plans and processes which support the execution of project work across a value stream.
- Provide technical and execution support to the Project Engineering Manager or Project Chief Engineer as required.
- Provide engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of Marine Outfitting Systems including such elements and components as; joiner interior accommodation design, fire protection systems, insulation systems, structural openings (doors, windows, manholes, hatches), stairs & ladders, handrails and stanchions, paint, gratings, and lifesaving equipment, davits etc.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering or Naval Architecture discipline. Master’s degree desirable.
- Professional Engineer or Incorporated Engineer designation with a recognized, accredited institution.
- 5+ years of design management and leadership experience in a shipyard or marine design firm.
- 10+ years of design experience in the shipbuilding industry.
- Experience of supplier technical management.
- Experience of Earned Value Management.
- Experience in production, production engineering and/or project management desirable.
- Management skills and ability to lead a large and diverse technical team.
- In-depth understanding of the shipbuilding design process.
- Technical, analytical and change management skills.
- Negotiating and communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Initiative, creativity, and integrity.
- Proficient computer skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and solve problems.
- Ability to work with limited direction.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Why you'll love working here
- This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
- We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- This is a full-time permanent position because we have long-term projects that need long term strategic support.
- Free on-site gym.
- Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.
The estimated salary for this position is $119,700 - $146,300. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.
Must hold or be eligible to attain Reliability Security Clearance or a higher level of Security Clearance as required. About Us Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.
Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair & refit, shipbuilding, and commercial ferry services on Canada's West Coast.
The scope of Seaspan's services, the quality of its employees and over a century of successful participation in coastal commerce, make the company a major partner in the economy of the Pacific Northwest.
Lead, Joiner Outfit
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description The Lead, Joiner Outfit is responsible for the leadership and development of the Joiner Outfit team inside the engineering Outfit department to support the ongoing projects under the matrix organization structure for new vessels constructed by Seaspan Shipyards.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver. What You'll Do
- Develop, staff, and line manage a team within their department and allocate the required resources to the ongoing projects under the matrix organization structure.
- Develop Statements of Work (SOW), Master Product Lists (MPL) and hours estimates for task proposals.
- Develop and maintain a discipline resourcing plan and lead on any required recruitment activities.
- Support the Manager/Senior Manager with Control Account Manager (CAM) duties for a discipline within their department and any subcontracted scopes, responsible for cost and schedule adherence across all programs.
- Develop and implement governance processes that comply with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) requirements.
- Advance training and development plans and paths for engineers within the discipline as well as actively address performance issues within the teams.
- Develop, implement, and improve engineering design standards that best support efficient design and build practices.
- Drive teams to develop required functional engineering plans and processes which support the execution of project work across a value stream.
- Provide technical and execution support to the Project Engineering Manager or Project Chief Engineer as required.
- Provide engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of Marine Outfitting Systems including such elements and components as; joiner interior accommodation design, fire protection systems, insulation systems, structural openings (doors, windows, manholes, hatches), stairs & ladders, handrails and stanchions, paint, gratings, and lifesaving equipment, davits etc.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering or Naval Architecture discipline. Master’s degree desirable.
- Professional Engineer or Incorporated Engineer designation with a recognized, accredited institution.
- 5+ years of design management and leadership experience in a shipyard or marine design firm.
- 10+ years of design experience in the shipbuilding industry.
- Experience of supplier technical management.
- Experience of Earned Value Management.
- Experience in production, production engineering and/or project management desirable.
- Management skills and ability to lead a large and diverse technical team.
- In-depth understanding of the shipbuilding design process.
- Technical, analytical and change management skills.
- Negotiating and communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Initiative, creativity, and integrity.
- Proficient computer skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and solve problems.
- Ability to work with limited direction.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Why you'll love working here
- This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
- We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- This is a full-time permanent position because we have long-term projects that need long term strategic support.
- Free on-site gym.
- Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.
The estimated salary for this position is $119,700 - $146,300. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.
Must hold or be eligible to attain Reliability Security Clearance or a higher level of Security Clearance as required. About Us Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.
Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair & refit, shipbuilding, and commercial ferry services on Canada's West Coast.
The scope of Seaspan's services, the quality of its employees and over a century of successful participation in coastal commerce, make the company a major partner in the economy of the Pacific Northwest.