Overview

Seaspan Shipyards is proud to be Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. As a direct result of this work, while creating jobs and rebuilding our domestic shipbuilding industry, Seaspan Shipyards is delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

Vancouver Shipyards, based in North Vancouver, has a very busy and exciting year ahead, as we continue to make progress on the first of two 174m long Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy – the largest ships ever built in Canada! We recently began construction on an Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) for the Canadian Coast Guard and have secured a significant contract to build a second JSS, a Polar Icebreaker and several Multi-Purpose Vessels. These projects will bring long-term job stability for many years to come.

Now is the best time to be part of Canada’s shipbuilding industry! Join us and be part of the regeneration of the shipbuilding tradition and become a member of a talented, diverse team that is forging a bright future for Canadian shipbuilding at one of the most modern shipyards in North America.

Job Details:

We are looking for an expression of interest of people with experience in Carpentry, Joinery, Sheet Metal, and Iron Work to join our expanding Vancouver Shipyards trades team.

We have several opportunities working on shipbuilding programs that require key skills aligned with your experience. In an environment where you will have huge growth and skills training potential.

Please apply today if you are interested to be considered and want to learn more.These are Union roles with Marine & Shipbuilders – Local 506 and offers an excellent health, welfare & pension package after the completion of 480 hours.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

Disclaimers:

By applying, you agree that Seaspan may share your resume with our Union partner, Marine and Shipbuilders Union Local 506.

Note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $37.00-$46.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • RRSP match
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Experience:

  • Iron Work / Sheet Metal Work: 5 years (required)

Work remotely:

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