Trades Coordinator (Electrical) - 12 Month Limited Term

Seaspan; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

On-site parking

EFAP

Job summary

Seaspan Shipyards seeks a Trades Coordinator (Electrical) for a 12-month limited term to support the Trades Superintendent and workforce at the North Vancouver Operations Center. The role coordinates training, LMS records, tools, and apprentice programs, while ensuring compliance and engagement across trades teams.

On-site at 50 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver. The ideal candidate brings a business/HR background, 2–4 years in admin for large workforces, and strong Excel/Office skills, with an

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in business or HR; or equivalent.
• 2–4 years' experience in a high-volume administration capacity.
• Experience supporting large workforce teams; trades experience asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Familiarity with construction or trades processes beneficial.
• Time management and organization skills with ability to juggle and reprioritize.
• Relationship building, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administratively manage, schedule and coordinate training programs for Vancouver Shipyard workforce.
• Maintain LMS records, track completions and reminders.
• Prepare and maintain LMS reporting for operations teams.
• Monitor records of personal tools and equipment usage.
• Coordinate apprentice program reviews and provide admin support.
• Ensure compliance with training, recruitment and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain employee files and track leaves and absences.
• Collaborate with wellness and stakeholders on Gradual Return to Work.
• Support overtime coordination across trades groups.
• Track probation and notify union as needed.
• Provide in-field support to Trades Superintendent and Supervisors.

Skills

HR coordination

Training coordination

LMS knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR

Diploma in Business

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Trades Coordinator(Electrical) - 12 Month Limited Term 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 Supervisor, Trades Coordinators, 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: This is a 12 month limited term position. 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) 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 role provides 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, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• While this is a limited term position, there may be opportunities for extension depending on business needs.
• On-site parking is provided.

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.

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About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability toprova 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.

About the Team

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.