Job Description

Seaspan Shipyards is proud to be Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. As a direct result of this work, while creating jobs and rebuilding our domestic shipbuilding industry, Seaspan Shipyards is delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

Vancouver Shipyards, located in North Vancouver, is proud to be at the forefront of some of the most significant shipbuilding projects in Canadian history. We’re making steady progress on two 174-metre-long Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy — the largest vessels ever constructed in Canada. At the same time, we're advancing work on the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) for the Canadian Coast Guard. Most recently, we’ve begun construction of Canada’s first heavy Polar Icebreaker in over 50 years — a historic milestone for our nation’s Arctic capabilities.

Following that we have several Multi-Purpose Vessels that are currently designing for construction in years to come. These projects bring long-term job stability on some of the most exciting and significant shipbuilding opportunities in the world.

Now is a great time to join the team at Seaspan and be part of the regeneration of the shipbuilding tradition and become a member of a talented, diverse team that is forging a bright future for Canadian shipbuilding at one of the most modern shipyards in North America.

Education & Experience

• Millwright, Mechanic, or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement; or a Recognized Equivalent Provincial Trades Qualification; or a Recognized Equivalent International Trade Qualification
• Minimum of 30 Months Documented Mechanical Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Shipbuilding experience in a new construction shipyard preferred
• Comprehend and follow written and spoken directions and work in a safe & efficient manner
• Good communication skills both written and verbal in the English language
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually with a positive attitude
• Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
• Demonstrates proficiency with alignment, rigging, layout and a variety of hand tooling
• Must be able to work in a construction environment involving confined spaces, working at heights, physical labour, and various weather conditions
• Must be able to be qualified to wear a respirator

This is a Union role with International Association of Machinist - Lodge 550 (IAM 250) and union membership will be required upon hire.

If you are interested in future opportunities, please apply online today or send your resume to tradesrecruitment@seaspan.com

Disclaimers:

By applying, you agree that Seaspan may share your resume with our Union partner, International Association of Machinist- Lodge 550

Note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

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.