Junior Project Controls Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Shipyards

Vancouver Shipyards

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Junior Project Controls Specialist:

In this entry-level role, you'll be part of our dynamic project controls team, aiding in project planning, scheduling, cost management, and overall project performance analysis.

If you are passionate about data, love problem-solving, and want to learn the ins and outs of project controls, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

Assist in the preparation of project plans and schedules to identify project phases and track progress.
Support the team in maintaining accurate project cost control measures, such as budgets and forecasts.
Capture, compile, and analyze project data to support decisionmaking.
Assist in the preparation of project status reports and presentations.
Participate in project meetings, note key actions and decisions, and help ensure these are communicated and followed up.
Assist in risk analysis and mitigation planning.
Develop and maintain good relationships with collaborators at all levels of the organization.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Some exposure to data analysis, through coursework or previous roles.
Strong interest in project management and controls.
Proficient in MS Office suite, with a focus on Excel.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work well in a teamoriented environment.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problemsolving abilities.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fastpaced working environment.
Knowledge of project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools is an asset.
Understanding of project management methodologies and standards (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) is an asset.

Why you'll love working here

This is a fulltime, permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
We also provide a bestinclass 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, maternity and parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, free onsite gym, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
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.

About us:

Seaspan Shipyards:

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels.

Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards. #LI-MT1 #LI-HYBRID