Junior Clerk III - 18 months limited term

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional Junior Clerk III to provide front-line clerical support in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support mail services, data entry, office supply coordination, and general administrative functions while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to smooth daily operations within the workplace.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver. This is a 18-month limited term employment opportunity. 

What you'll do

• Provide reception/switchboard relief.
• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous manner.
• Answer phones in a courteous manner.
• Record messages accurately.
• Direct calls and respond to inquiries.
• Provide information of a general nature.
• Send, receive, and direct couriers.
• Open and sort incoming mail as received.
• Distribute incoming mail.
• Sort and process outgoing mail.
• Prepare mass mailings as needed.
• Maintain postage, supplies, and maintenance on Neopost unit.
• Order and organize office supplies.
• Order company stationery, forms and business cards as needed.
• Data entry of marine overtime.
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties as required. 

What you'll bring

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Computer skills with a demonstrated ability to work with computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a Windows environment.
• 55 wpm keyboard skills with high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively with various groups in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improving departmental operations and service to employees.
• Ability to work effectively within a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in working with employee information.
• Ability to deal professionally and confidently with vendors on possible service issues. 
   

Pay: Starts at $29.15/hour (rate increases to $31.72/hour after the probation period) 

This is a unionized position and pay rate for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position. It increases after the probationary period and continues to progress over the course of 12 months as per the collective agreement.

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.