Engineer I, Grad Rotation Program

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking shipyard in North Vancouver as part of an exciting Graduate Rotation Program! This two-year opportunity is designed for recent engineering graduates eager to gain hands-on experience across various disciplines, including Program Management and Production Support. You'll receive mentorship and training while contributing to innovative shipbuilding projects. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, this program offers a pathway to a permanent position, ensuring you have a solid foundation to build your career. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Pension Plan Matching

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Care

Life Insurance

Childcare Benefit Partnership

Employee Family Assistance Program

$500 Personal Spending Account

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with engineering degrees in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
• Strong academic and extracurricular achievements are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participants will rotate through various engineering disciplines in the shipyard.
• Contribute to shipbuilding projects while gaining valuable experience.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Naval Architecture

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer Aided Drawing/Modelling Tools

Job description

Propel your career with Seaspan Shipyards! We are currently recruiting 8 engineering graduates to join our Graduate Rotation Program commencing in September 2025. In this two-year program you will gain meaningful work experience, mentorship, and targeted training across a range of business areas within the company, working in a diverse and collaborative environment.

The Seaspan Graduate Rotation Program is open to recent graduates who can demonstrate the following:

• Recently completed (within 2 years) an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or other relevant engineering subject. Graduation date must be by August 31, 2025.
• Proven track record of both strong academic and extracurricular achievements.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with computer aided drawing/modelling tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, listening and presentation.
• Strong research, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, ownership and drive tasks to completion.
• Registration as an Engineer-In-Training with EGBC, or ability to attain.
• Committed to our Core Values of Safety, Care, Efficiency and Accountability.

How it works

Participants will rotate through the following discipline areas within our Vancouver Shipyard operations:

• Program Management
• Planning and Estimating
• Production Support

In each discipline area, you will spend 3 – 6 months training and developing new skills, while contributing to state-of-the-art shipbuilding projects. At the end of the program, you will be offered a permanent position based on availability, suitability, and performance. You will be able to confidently take this next step knowing that you have a solid foundation of demonstrable skills and experience to build from, complemented by an exceptional understanding of how Seaspan builds ships.

Why you'll love working here

• 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).

To successfully apply, please submit your Academic Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter as one PDF document.

Application Closing Date: Monday, February 17th, 2025, at 11:59pm PST.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based mainly at our North Vancouver office with potential short-term relocation across our Canada-wide offices.

The estimated salary for this position is $77,500 - $93,000. 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.

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. 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7248
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 01/24/2025, 03:00 PM