Trades Coordinator

Seaspan Marine Transportation; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine transportation company in North Vancouver is seeking a Trades Coordinator to support the Trades Superintendent. This full-time, permanent role involves managing training programs, maintaining records in the Learning Management System, and maintaining strong relationships with trades employees. The ideal candidate has a business or HR background, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Competitive salary range is provided, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, gym access, and free shuttle service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Best-in-class health benefits

Free on-site gym

Complimentary shuttle bus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in a high-volume administration capacity.
• Experience supporting large workforce teams in an operational, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with construction or trades processes and regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, and coordinate training programs and trades management activities.
• Maintain records in Learning Management System and track completions.
• Provide in-field support for Trades Superintendent and Supervisors as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Time management skills

Relationship building skills

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business or HR

Job description

The Trades Coordinator supports the Trades Superintendent for a specific trade or group of trades by coordinating with the HR Business Partner and Workforce Development team to manage the overall administration of the trade group. Reporting to the Director of Workforce Development, this role maintains a strong working relationship with the Trades Superintendent and regularly liaises with the hourly trades workforce, HR teams, and Trades Management to ensure the workforce is effectively supported and mobilized. The position handles routine activities independently and seeks guidance only for exceptions or non-standard matters.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on‑site based at our Operations Center at 50 Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver.

What you’ll do

• Administratively manage, schedule and coordinate training programs and trades management activities for the Vancouver Shipyard workforce and front‑line leadership.
• Maintain detailed records in Learning Management System (LMS) – Oracle OLC – and track completions, expirations, and reminders of relevant training and orientations.
• Prepare and maintain reporting on LMS training data for operations teams.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of personal tools.
• Liaise internally with trades leadership to understand training requirements and trade specific areas for improvement.
• Act as interface with the group’s trades employees ensuring a strong relationship and feedback loop maintained.
• Support apprentice program management, including coordinating reviews and general administrative support.
• Monitors internal control, compliance, and regulatory guidelines (training and recruitment) are met.
• Maintain employee files for quality, training, attendance, and work competencies.
• Track employee usage of available leave types and absences for approved reasons.
• Collaborate with the wellness team and key stakeholders to facilitate and support employees participating in a Gradual Return to Work (GRTW) program.
• Provide support in coordinating overtime across various trades groups.
• Track and manage probation of new hires. Coordinate with trades supervisors regarding hours and performance, while also notifying the union.
• Support communications and engagement with the trade’s workforce.
• Provide in‑field support for Trades Superintendent and Supervisors, as required.
• Performs additional trade support specific tasks and general duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business or HR; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2‑4 years’ experience in a high‑volume administration capacity.
• Experience supporting large workforce teams in an operational, manufacturing or industrial environment; experience working with trades people, considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and other relevant software.
• Familiarity with construction or trades processes and regulations is beneficial.
• Time management and organization skills with ability to juggle and reprioritize based on business demands and priorities.
• Relationship building, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with limited direction and to function as a team member.

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 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).
• Free on‑site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600‑$103,400. 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. 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.