Senior CAD Administrator

The Senior CAD Administrator is responsible to support the end users of the CAD and integration tools from the initial design to project completion.

This will include the execution of the maintenance and implementation tasks as required. The CAD Administrator will also be responsible to monitor processes, generate reports, and provide training for implemented processes and CAD tools in use by the end users. The CAD administrator will also support the development or improvements to the CAD tools and processes in use to meet current and future needs of the business. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the CAD tools, CAD tools integration with other current and future systems, development and implementation of processes related to the CAD environment, CAD templates, CAD standards, CAD part catalogues, libraries, and system specifications.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at Capilano Business st Street West, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

Technical:

• Support the CAD software implementation / integration with all VSY systems.
• Support for CAD database setup / management / administration.
• Maintain / update / tailor CAD library, CAD parts catalogues, system specifications, CAD templates, CAD standards.
• Support the CAD configuration control (model / production information), and data consistency with all VSY systems (e.g. ARAS / IFS, Oracle, etc.).
• Develop, generate or produce automatic extraction of CAD reports to support business needs.
• Provide CAD training and technical support to end users.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, processes, procedures, and WI to improve efficiency and quality in the use of CAD tools with the end users.
• Develop, implement, and monitor customs tools / macros to enhance system functionality and improve overall performance.
• Identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiency.
• Monitor performance of the CAD software systems in use by end users across the business.

Departmental:

• Report resource and capability requirements to the Cad administration Manager.
• Identify training needs, process improvements and development opportunities to ensure current and future team effectiveness.   

What you'll bring

• Bachler's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering or completion of a Post-secondary Diploma in Computer Science.
• Experience working with a variety of computer-aided design software, as well as excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Data Engineering components in Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Document control systems and SQL database management.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as C#, PowerShell, Python, SQL, Java.
• Experience with CAD-PLM software integration is highly beneficial.
• Experience with Oracle ERP/MRP integration is highly beneficial.
• Experience in the shipbuilding industry – design, detail planning and production information – is highly beneficial.
• Experience in MSSQL and CAD scripting languages, LISP, Diesel, SQL, VBA considered an asset.

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 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). 
• 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 $99,000 - $121,000. 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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