Trades Coordinator (Electrical) 12 Month Limited Term

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 youll 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 groups 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 trades workforce.
• Provide in-field support for Trades Superintendent and Supervisors as required.

• Performs additional trade support specific tasks and general duties as assigned.

What youll bring

• Diploma or bachelors 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 youll love working here

• This role provides a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates 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 $84600- $103400. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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