Supervisor, Pipe & Mechanical

Join to apply for the Supervisor, Pipe & Mechanical role at Seaspan ULC . The Supervisor, Pipe & Mechanical manages trades workers in the Pipe & Mechanical department, reports to the Manager of Pipe & Mechanical, and works with operations, project managers and chargehands to plan, oversee, execute, set priorities and determine staffing requirements within VDC Pipe & Mechanical.

• Ensures work progression in safety, cost, quality and schedules.
• Implements and enforces Seaspan Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality processes on the shop floor and strives to eliminate safety hazards.
• Reports internally on work process and status.
• Escalates technical trade issues with Management and implements solutions.
• Interprets work order specifications and manufacturing information, keeps updated on standards and changes, and provisions materials when unavailable.
• Assists in determining work plans, sequences and schedules and may support estimate preparation.
• Delivers production in accordance with company and customer quality standards.
• Partners with Management to ensure trade employees have the skills, equipment, training and certifications required.
• Minimizes waste expense and unnecessary delays in construction or repair work.
• Eliminates inefficient work practice and fully uses crew experience and skills to progress the work.
• Allocates trades employees according to schedule and priorities, assigning work to skill and ability to complete scheduled work.
• Manages discipline, performance, attendance, termination, and chargehand responsibilities.
• Enforces the collective agreement and management practices to manage trades employees effectively.
• Manages timekeeping administration and approval of direct and indirect reports.
• Ensures all employees are provided with a respectful and harassment‑free work environment.
• Works closely with Wellness and Abilities Management as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• College degree or trades certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related trades work experience or advanced education in a related field with 2 years’ related trades work experience.
• Proficient knowledge of trade responsibilities specific to heavy manufacturing (welding, metal fabrication, electrical, pipefitting, mechanical, rigging).
• Supervisory experience.

• This is a full‑time, permanent position with job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus and pension plan matching.
• Best‑in‑class health and wellness benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave, parental leave, childcare partnership, personal spending account, and Employee Family Assistance Program.

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 accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential support.