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Quality and Regulatory Specialist I (Finance)



The Quality and Regulatory (Q&R) Specialist I support's the department's activities of regulatory affairs, compliance in-production for Classification, Flag State, and Onsite Customer Inspection Authority Quality scope, and assists with resolution of non-conformances (NCRs) and technical deviations to successful resolution in support of full ship acceptance for new-build ships.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

  • Supports the resolution of statutory quality, technical, and build non-conformances of equipment, production products or build process with Classification Society's.
  • Support the negotiations and resolution of regulatory issues with Transport Canada.
  • Administer the issues and recommended solutions for the resolution of technical equipment, production and build quality process issues or non-conformances raised by Customer onsite inspection teams.
  • Administers variations to contractual requirements with Customer onsite inspection team.
  • Administer noted technical equipment build quality issues with suppliers.
  • Prepares updates to quality processes that will reduce reoccurrences of non-conformances in production.
  • Coordinates between Engineering and Quality Control for the resolution of equipment and production non-conformances.
  • Administers the Inspection Test Plan's (ITP) for each project and co-ordinates discussions/meetings with Production, Class and Customer and controls the issue and revisions status within ARAS.
  • Supports in the delivering advice and directions to buyers in performance management of non-conforming suppliers.
  • Tracks and records the investigation of major or critical quality problems in production.
  • Supports the development of NDT Plans for each project as per Classification Society Requirements.
  • Administers and tracks the planned QC, AC, Vendor, Class, and Customer inspection points from ITP to shop orders.
  • Supports the team on the various software platforms ARAS, IFS, SharePoint etc.
  • Other Functions not a direct link to JD or preforms additional functions / duties as assigned.

What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (Engineering, Naval Architect).
  • 0-3 years experience in shipyards or complex manufacturing industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Formal quality assurance certifications desirable. Professional inspection qualification considered as asset (CWB, NACE, CGSB, ANST).
  • Ability to work under limited supervision and initiative to plan execute the department activities and scheduling.
  • Computer literacy including a knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
  • Customer communication skills.
  • Tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to facilitate collaboration within multi-function teams to focus people's energy and attention to deliver agreed solutions to unforeseen issues.
  • Technical, analytical, presentation, organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Why you'll love working here
  • 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 a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
  • We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Access to Pemberton campus 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 $72,000 - $88,000. 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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