QA Specialist II

The Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the VSL quality management system; this includes ongoing assessment to ensure that it continues to meet the objectives of both the Seaspan Shipyards Quality Policy and Quality Management System manual and works to address identified deficiencies. This position reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you'll do

• Coordinates and maintains the quality management system within Victoria Shipyards by monitoring, reporting, and administering actions which prevent non-conformities.

• Tracks and verifies corrective actions and reports on the performance of the quality system to Quality Management and the appropriate corporate group.

• Assesses non-conformances and coordinates with Shipyard personnel to correct the process or amend procedures to correct any non-conformity.

• Assists in maintaining the quality management system in a manner consistent with the quality management system manual and communicates the requirements and procedures to all employees.

• Conducts internal audits (. Process, Subcontractor, .

• Conducts quality assurance inspections and monitors performance tests, documents results, and is responsible for the preservation of data.

• Maintains Procedures, Work Instructions and Forms as well as Quality Assurance documentation and records related to specific projects.

• As directed, provides coordinating support for Shipyards core processes.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Post-secondary Diploma in Quality Management Systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Internal auditing experience is an asset.

• Shipbuilding or related trades experience is an asset.

• Business ethics, integrity, and honesty in all situations.

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001.

• Knowledge of VSL Quality Assurance policies and procedures is an asset.

• Knowledge of Power BI and Intelex is an asset.

• Written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and work environments.

• Initiative, active listening skills, and action/result-oriented nature.

• Ability to collaborate with teams and focus people’s energy and attention on bringing various priorities together to achieve set goals and objectives.

• Technical, analytical, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Computer proficiency in standard Microsoft applications.

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 with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills 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.