Estimating Clerk

Seaspan ULC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company located in Victoria is seeking an Estimating Clerk to provide administrative support to the Estimating and Commercial Departments. The position requires 3-5 years of office experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with various software tools. This role is fully on-site at 825 Admirals Road. Competitive starting pay at $33.11/hour, unionized with job stability expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years office experience, preferably in shipbuilding/ship repair industry.
• Ability to work under pressure while being adaptable to change.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Process estimates and prepare quotations for HCWP Program.
• Create job control reports and update project budgets.
• Assist with Commercial Quotes and change orders.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite

Strong attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12 diploma or equivalent in Office Administration

Tools

JD Edwards

Adobe Acrobat Professional

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

The Estimating Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Estimating and Commercial Departments. The Estimating Clerk will report directly to the Senior Manager, Commercial.

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

What You'll Do

• In conjunction with Estimating Clerk (Admin 3), processes estimates and prepares quotations for HCWP Program, including all 1379s via the VSL Collaborative Environment.
• Tracks the approval status of additional work on a vessel using Excel as required
• Using JD Edwards, creates job control reports, time and material reports, as well as updates project budgets to include approved additional work.
• Assists with Commercial Quotes, Letters of Interest, Invitation to Tender and Request for Proposals in accordance with individual bid tender requirements.
• Assists with Commercial change orders for approval of extra work in accordance with individual contract requirements.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of data, lists and project information for distribution and filing.
• Maintains accurate filing including electronic and paper filing.
• Maintains all information and documents in a confidential manner
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Completion of Grade 12 diploma or equivalent in Office Administration
• 3-5 years office experience, preferably within shipbuilding/ship repair industry
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Proficient knowledge of SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure while being adaptable to change
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize
• Work with minimal direction
• Strong oral and written communications skills; excellent knowledge of the English language
• Security clearance required
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Pay: $33.11/hour

This is a unionized position and the pay rate for this position is set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position, and will progress as per the collective agreement.

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 [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.