SSA Marine Canada Ltd. is a diversified and integrated group of marine logistics companies committed to the success of our people, our customers, and our communities, to sustain and grow Canada’s trade economy for the benefit of all Canadians. Our role in Canada’s supply chain is essential. It’s a responsibility and a privilege, one that inspires us to deliver expert solutions that help move cargo and people across the globe for our customers reliably, safely, and professionally.

SSA Marine is seeking an Accounting & Administration role to join our Tymac team. This is a full-time, temporary position based out of our office in Vancouver and will report to the VP, Operations & Business Development.

The Position

This 12‑month contract role provides comprehensive support across the financial lifecycle by assisting with reporting, reconciliations, payments, expense controls, and other accounting duties to ensure accuracy and timeliness. The Accounting & Administration role will also support the Finance and Environmental/Cruise teams by preparing vessel call documentation and coordinating health, safety, waste orders, and related compliance requirements.

You will be part of a motivated and diverse team and will have a high degree of interaction with all employees throughout the organization.

Responsibilities & Activities

• Maintain and coordinate cruise schedules, waste documentation, manifests, and regulatory notifications to support cruise and waste management operations.
• Prepare, organize, andsubmitwaste clipboards, hazardous waste labels, orders, and billing documentation.
• Support operations with QA/QC of supplier invoices, scheduling third‑party services, and arranging terminal escorts.
• Coordinate with Health & Safety to ensure waste movements and documentationcomply withregulatory requirements.
• Act asprimaryoffice receptionist and provide general administrative and customer communication support.
• Prepare, process, and manage documentation for employees, vendors, contractors, inspections, and insurance.
• Assistwith vessel call records, electronic operational reports, safety meeting minutes, and ELD tablet maintenance.
• Support AP/AR functions, billing, collections, reconciliations, and ordering of office and operational supplies.

Qualifications & Skills

This role will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple accounting and administrative responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment. The position requires daily communication with internal staff and union members, as well as external stakeholders such as suppliers, vendors, regulators, and safety associations, demanding excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to convey clear, concise information.

• Apost secondaryeducation or minimum 5 years equivalent experience in accounting,administrationor bookkeeping.
• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Payroll and Administration
• Marine or shipping industry experience would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills: dynamic team player able to inspire, work alongside, engage others, buildnetworksand develop trusting relationships
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively read, estimate, calculate, interpret, measure and document in writing.
• Strong technical skills (Office 365, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to input and retrieve data.
• Strong customer service skills.

Benefits of Working with SSA Marine

• A compensation package which includes extended health & dental benefits.
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities to support you and your career development.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
• Free parking
• Enjoy a company culture that is steeped in care for employees and where community and diversity, equity and inclusion are valued.

To Apply

If you are looking to broaden your horizon and are committed to making a difference, we’d like to meet you.

As part of our hiring process, we use the Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment to better understand how your natural work style aligns with the role and our company culture. While we encourage applicants to complete the assessment, it is not a mandatory requirement to apply for any open roles. The assessment takes only 10-15 minutes to complete and has no right or wrong answers—just be yourself!

Please follow this link to complete the assessment: PI Assessment

To learn more about our operations and company culture, mission, and vision, please view our website at www.ssamarine.ca

At SSA Marine, we acknowledge that certain applicants may bring unique expertise and skills that warrant consideration for a salary beyond the specified range. In exceptional situations, we are open to discussing such cases.

SSA Marine is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome and embrace applicants with diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives. If you have preferred pronouns, please let us know when you apply.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.