Lead, Joiner Outfit

Lead, Joiner Outfit

Seaspan ULC

The Lead, Joiner Outfit is responsible for the leadership and development of the Joiner Outfit team inside the engineering Outfit department to support the ongoing projects under the matrix organization structure for new vessels constructed by Seaspan Shipyards.

Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

• Develop, staff, and line manage a team within their department and allocate the required resources to the ongoing projects under the matrix organization structure.
• Develop Statements of Work (SOW), Master Product Lists (MPL) and hours estimates for task proposals.
• Develop and maintain a discipline resourcing plan and lead on any required recruitment activities.
• Support the Manager/Senior Manager with Control Account Manager (CAM) duties for a discipline within their department and any subcontracted scopes, responsible for cost and schedule adherence across all programs.
• Develop and implement governance processes that comply with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) requirements.
• Advance training and development plans and paths for engineers within the discipline as well as actively address performance issues within the teams.
• Develop, implement, and improve engineering design standards that best support efficient design and build practices.
• Drive teams to develop required functional engineering plans and processes which support the execution of project work across a value stream.
• Provide technical and execution support to the Project Engineering Manager or Project Chief Engineer as required.
• Provide engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of Marine Outfitting Systems including joiner interior accommodation design, fire protection systems, insulation systems, structural openings (doors, windows, manholes, hatches), stairs & ladders, handrails and stanchions, paint, gratings, and lifesaving equipment, davits etc.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering or Naval Architecture discipline. Master’s degree desirable.
• Professional Engineer or Incorporated Engineer designation with a recognized, accredited institution.
• 5+ years of design management and leadership experience in a shipyard or marine design firm.
• 10+ years of design experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Experience of supplier technical management.
• Experience of Earned Value Management.
• Experience in production, production engineering and/or project management desirable.
• Management skills and ability to lead a large and diverse technical team.
• In-depth understanding of the shipbuilding design process.
• Technical, analytical and change management skills.
• Negotiating and communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Initiative, creativity, and integrity.
• Proficient computer skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and solve problems.
• Ability to work with limited direction.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• 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 with 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 extended health care (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).
• This is a full-time permanent position because we have long-term projects that need long term strategic support.
• 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 $119,700 - $146,300. In determining final…