ILS Training Coordinator

The ILS Training Coordinator works closely with the Training Manager to ensure the successful rollout and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training for the Joint Support Ship (JSS) program, Canadian Coast Guard initiatives, and any upcoming projects requiring specialized training support. This includes managing all logistical arrangements, handling administrative tasks, and coordinating daily operations related to training activities. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage complex training schedules and interactions with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 889 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver.

What You’Ll Do

The main objective of this role is to ensure timely and efficient scheduling, coordination, and delivery of OEM training sessions. 

Scheduling And Coordination:

• Develop, maintain, and update a training schedule for OEM courses, ensuring alignment with operational timelines and resource availability.
• Coordinate instructor availability, delivery formats, training materials, and session logistics.
• Book training venues (virtual or physical), organize travel, and accommodation if required.
• Send training invites and reminders to participants.
• Address scheduling conflicts or changes.
• Monitor attendance and ensure appropriate participant selection based on job function or role.

Documentation And Reporting:

• Track training attendance, completion status, and collect feedback post-training, if required.
• Generate regular progress reports for management on training delivery status, participation rates, and any issues.
• Maintain training records.
• Ensure all training materials, manuals, and equipment are available and distributed as needed.
• Provide on-site or virtual support during training sessions, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Follow up with vendors for certificates, assessments, and post-training documentation, if required. 
• Perform additional duties as required by the Training Manager.

Support And Logistics:

• Ensure all training materials, manuals, and equipment are available and distributed as needed.
• Provide on-site or virtual support during training sessions, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Follow up with vendors for certificates, assessments, and post-training documentation, if required. 
• Perform additional duties as required by the Training Manager.

What You’Ll Bring

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in training administration/coordination or project support.
• Post-secondary education in business, education, HR, or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with defence/shipbuilding industry standards and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) frameworks is an asset.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in training administration/coordination or project support.
• Post-secondary education in business, education, HR, or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with defence/shipbuilding industry standards and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) frameworks is an asset.
• Willingness to travel domestically, as required, to support training initiatives across multiple sites.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance. 

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 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, childcare benefit partnership, $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 $78,300 - $95,700. 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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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.  

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com  

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 recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.