Job Description

The Requirements and Acceptance Specialist III is accountable for the planning, coordination, and delivery of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to confirm compliance with Contractual requirements, Customer Specifications, applicable Class and Regulatory requirements, and internal Quality Control (QC) processes. This role provides oversight of requirements and acceptance activities across shipyard projects and reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria.

What you'll do

• Provides functional direction and task coordination to Quality Assurance project personnel, including unionized employees, within assigned scope.
• Manages the submission, tracking, and acceptance (where applicable) of customer quality packages and records.
• Coordinates the planning, control, and close-out of work packages for commercial and dockyard projects.
• Provides input and recommendations for the continuous improvement of project-specific quality processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Assists with the coordination and implementation of quality related processes.
• Liaison with external customer for quality related questions, support, and customer complaints.
• Tracks and verifies non-conformance and corrective action status and provides reporting to Quality Management.
• Reviews and assesses non-conformances within assigned scope and coordinates with Shipyard personnel to implement corrective actions or procedural updates; escalates systemic issues as required.
• Assists in maintaining the quality management system in a manner consistent with the quality management system manual and communicates the requirements and procedures to all employees.
• Participates in the Lessons Learned process for surface projects as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• 8-10 years of experience with complex projects involving diverse participants or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Diploma of Technology or equivalent practical experience
• Quality (ISO 9001) experience is an asset.
• Shipbuilding or heavy industrial manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Previous experience working in trades or production environments is an asset.
• Knowledge of requirements and acceptance management processes.
• Proficient in interpreting functional drawings.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and proactively plan and execute acceptance activities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical skills and understanding of modern shipbuilding design, procurement and production techniques are desirable.
• Commitment to operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ability to move regularly between office spaces, fabrication shops, graving docks, and onboard vessels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of program management and project management skills is an asset.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting/analytics tools is an asset.

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).
  

The estimated salary for this position is $99,000 - $121,000. 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.

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.