Job Description The Assistant Project Manager I is responsible for providing project support of new vessel construction at Seaspan Shipyards. The role assists the project delivery team in coordinating internal and external resources in support of meeting specific program cost, schedule, quality, and safety goals. This includes developing programmatic deliverables and working with stakeholders to track and manage schedule, budget, quality, risk, and safety.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver What You'll Do

• Assists the project management team in coordination and execution of assigned project activities and deliverables, while working closely with internal departments.
• Assists in the generation and review of programmatic deliverables.
• Monitors and helps collate program metrics to measure departmental, supplier and contractor program performance and risks.
• Produces weekly and monthly program reports that measure program performance against established goals and objectives.
• Attends weekly program meetings and presents summary of key program issues to departmental representatives.
• Works with departmental representatives, suppliers, contractors and team members in resolving outstanding program issues.
• Tracks departmental commitments identified during program meetings.
• Monitors program commitments to established schedule in support of maintaining program schedule, cost, safety and quality goals.
• Works with government representatives and regulatory bodies to expedite submissions, reviews and approvals of deliverables that could impact project cost, scope or schedule.
• Meets with suppliers and subcontractors as required validating performance and ensuring equipment and engineering work tasks are completed in support of program goals.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Diploma in relevant discipline. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• Certified Project Management qualification is desirable (e.g. PMP or CAPM).
• 2-5 years of progressively senior experience in the shipbuilding, manufacturing, or construction industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working conjunction with engineering, planning or production in the shipbuilding industry or in a complex manufacturing or construction industry.
• Knowledge of program management and project management.
• Knowledge of program performance metrics including the ability to identify key metrics and assist in the development of performance reports.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), scheduling systems and resource planning techniques.
• Interpersonal skills including problem solving and analytical skills.
• Communication skills with ability to work with various team members in support of meeting program or project objectives.
• Customer service focus.
• Computer skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint/MS Project.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing objectives.
• Good judgment and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work with limited direction.

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 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, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• 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 $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset 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.

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.