Scaffolder / Stager - Vancouver Shipyards

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 two 174m long Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy – the largest ships ever built in Canada! We are also constructing an Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) for the Canadian Coast Guard; and have secured significant contracts to design and build 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.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Inspect your work for safety issues
• Read blueprints for scaffold projects
• Unloading scaffolding equipment on-site
• Ensuring a stable base for scaffolding
• Erecting scaffolding poles
• Dismantling scaffolding when a project is complete
• Creating different kinds of platforms, from simple scaffolding through to complex structures

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience with erecting and dismantling scaffolding in a construction environment
• Valid fall protection training
• Experience with operating boom lifts and scissor lifts

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of scaffolding parts, components, and use
• Demonstrated passion for safety and environmental stewardship
• Ability to work positively in a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, and drawings
• Must be able to work in a construction environment involving, working at heights, physical labour, and various weather conditions
• Must be flexible and able to work all shifts

These are Union roles with Marine & Shipbuilders - Local 506 and offers an excellent health, welfare & pension package after the completion of 480 hours. The pay rate range is $44.37 to $47.42 p/hr (overtime is double time). The payment structure is as follows:

• Stager (1st – 6 months): $44.37 p/hour
• Stager* (thereafter): $45.21 p/hour
• Stagers will receive the Journeyperson rate: $47.42 if the individual possesses a related trades qualification and a minimum of 1850 hours (1 year) scaffolding/staging; or, 3700 hours (2 years) of scaffolding experience and completion of a recognized staging/scaffolding training.

If you are interested in future opportunities, please apply online today or send your resume to tradesrecruitment@seaspan.com

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.

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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.