Configuration & Data Specialist II

Job Description
The Configuration and Data Specialist II maintain documents and data accuracy within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool. This role is responsible for sourcing data from diverse stakeholders and recording and configuring it in the system.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What You'll Do

• Maintains data accuracy and integrity within PLM toolsets identifying potential risks, process inconsistencies and quality issues.
• Creates new documentation, manages document metadata and progression of documents via document lifecycle management.
• Manages the receipt, review/approval and configuration of technical data from vendors through the supply chain department.
• Communicate with Engineers, Vendors, Supply Chain, Production departments and other cross functional departments via email and meetings to resolve issues and provide guidance as required.
• Manages customer deliverable correspondence and coordinates associated review/approval workflow process.
• Processes transmittals of project documentation to and from customer/suppliers and maintains approval status.
• Supports training for external and internal users on PLM tools. Addresses system user questions related to PLM toolsets.
• Performs additional duties as required.

What you'll bring

• Diploma or Certification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience (Manufacturing industry preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with large data sets (Aras preferred).
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tools (Aras preferred).
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
• Ability to process detailed information consistently.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills including problem solving.
• Customer service and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada reliability screening or security clearance.
• Ability to be registered with the Controlled Goods Directorate for access to Regulatory Controlled Technology.

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 (i.e. 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, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site 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 $78,300 - $95,700. 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.

About Us
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.

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This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

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. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.