Trade Supervisor, Steel (Afternoon Shift)

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking a Trade Supervisor for the afternoon shift. The role involves overseeing tradespeople, ensuring safety and quality standards, and collaborating with management. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment and a dedication to safety and quality. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Medical leave coverage

Parental leave coverage

Childcare benefit partnership

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related trades work experience.
• 3 years of previous supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads team of tradespeople and coordinates trade activities.
• Implements safety and quality processes on the shop floor.
• Collaborates with management to establish goals and holds employees accountable.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Red Seal Welder

Metal Fabricator

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description

The Trade Supervisor, Steel (Afternoon Shift) is responsible for leading their team of tradespeople by coordinating and overseeing completion of trade activities within the Shipyard. The Trade Supervisor will ensure that projects are completed efficiently, safely and in compliance with all regulations and company standards.

Job Description

The Trade Supervisor, Steel (Afternoon Shift) is responsible for leading their team of tradespeople by coordinating and overseeing completion of trade activities within the Shipyard. The Trade Supervisor will ensure that projects are completed efficiently, safely and in compliance with all regulations and company standards.

The position reports directly to an Area Manager and requires significant interaction with Trade Management.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

The Following Schedule Is Available

• Afternoon: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
  
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Assumes accountability for safety, cost, schedule and quality performance in area of responsibility.
• Implements and carries out Seaspan's health, safety, environmental and quality processes on the shop floor and strives to eliminate safety hazards at every opportunity.
• Responsible for delivering product and customer quality standards.
• Leads team with schedule and priorities, assigning work to trade employees with the skill and ability to efficiently complete scheduled work.
• Collaborates with management to establish daily and weekly goals and holds employees accountable for performance. Reports internally on work process and status to Area Managers.
• Raises technical trade issues and implements solutions as identified.
• Follows and implements the collective agreement and standard methodologies to lead trades employees efficiently.
• Responsible for discipline, including performance and attendance management and directing chargehands effectively.
• Partners with the Workforce Development Team to ensure trade employees have the skills, equipment, training and certifications required to perform planned work activities.
• Promotes a work environment that is respectful and harassment-free.
• Works closely with Trade Managers, HSE, Quality, Human Resources and the Employee Relations teams as required.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Red Seal Welder (preferred) or Metal Fabricator.
• Minimum 5 years of related trades work experience (in crane & rigging operations) outside of trades apprenticeship or educational program.
• A minimum of an additional 3 years of previous supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably unionized.
• Dedication to safety and quality, with experience in the application of behavioural based safety.
• Proficient knowledge of trade responsibilities specific to heavy manufacturing/shipbuilding (welding, metal fabrication, electrical, pipefitting, paint/sandblasting, mechanical, rigging, etc.).
• Strong written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Time management and organization skills with a proven dedication to follow-up and follow-through.
• Ability to empower others, lead change, have difficult conversations and coordinate discipline when required.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements quickly and successfully, bringing a problem-solving demeanor to conflicting approaches and priorities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with others towards a shared goal.
• Appreciation and understanding of the value of diversity within a team.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and web-based applications.
  
  
  

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 a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care, dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, Personal Spending Account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included.
  
  
  

The estimated salary for this position is $115,000-$127,000 plus a shift premium for the afternoon shift. 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.

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. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Shipbuilding

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