Job Description As an Estimator I, you will work within our Estimation team to assist in preparing cost estimates, project bids, and repair proposals. This is an entry-level role designed for a recent graduate in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience in ship repair estimation, with exposure to project cost analysis, materials sourcing, and labor estimation. You will work under the guidance of senior estimators and managers, gaining insight into the complexities of the ship repair industry and learning to deliver accurate and competitive quotes.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 203 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. What You’ll Do

• Assist in Preparing Estimates: Support senior estimators in creating detailed cost estimates for ship repair projects, including materials, labor, and time requirements.
• Analyze Drawings and Specifications: Review ship drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements to help identify repair scope and necessary resources.
• Collaborate with Project Teams: Coordinate with departments such as engineering, procurement, and production to collect data for accurate cost assessments.
• Vendor and Material Sourcing: Assist in gathering cost information from suppliers and subcontractors to support estimation and procurement processes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including work breakdown structures, cost reports, and progress updates.
• Learning and Development: Engage in continuous learning, including company-provided training on industry practices, estimation tools, and shipyard operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of ship structures, repair processes, and relevant engineering concepts. Familiarity with MS Excel and project management software is advantageous.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work meticulously with data, ensuring accuracy in all calculations and reports.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

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).
• This is a full-time permanent position because we have long term projects that need long term strategic support.

The estimated salary for this position is $78,300 - $95,700. 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.