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Seaspan Shipyards
A shipfitter at Seaspan installs equipment on the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel   (Photo credit: Mike Savage)

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why Seaspan Shipyards was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025):

  • Seaspan returned to in-person social events in a big way, hosting its Christmas holiday party at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver with over 3,000 guests and featuring a live orchestra, prize draws and more -- employees also get together through a number of employee affinity groups, from a Hiking and Camping group to the Thrill of Being a Parent support group
  • Seaspan works with Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS) and has partnered with the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation to establish a multi-million dollar training program for Indigenous youth designed to reach 150 participants annually
  • Seaspan encourages employees to help recruit new employees through generous new employee referral bonuses, from $1,000 to $1,500 depending on the position
An employee at Seaspan's Holoship facility, an immersive visualization system that uses virtual reality technology to develop and test ship construction and maintenance  

Employer Background

Industry Shipbuilding, repair and marine services
Major Canadian locations Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 1,491
Part-time employees in Canada 8
Average age of employees in Canada 42 years
Longest serving employee 54 years

Work Environment Rating: A

Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting
Commuter amenities free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station
Onsite workplace features telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio
Employee lounge amenities lounge area includes the self-serve lunchroom and space to take a break and interact with colleagues, outdoor patios offer great views of the downtown and the Pacific ocean
Onsite cafeteria healthy menus, special diet menus, take-home meals
Other food options at main location visiting food trucks provide lunch service on the main campus and offer a variety of menu options
Onsite fitness facility free membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, sauna, shower facilities

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A

Past social events hosted an family open house (with live music, snacks and interactive stations to help employees showcase their work and share with family members), holiday party during the Christmas season with over 3,000 attendees and featuring a live orchestra, prize draws, and hosted at the landmark BC Place Stadium)
Cultural aspects business-casual dress daily, casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, employee sports teams
Employee communications intranet site, company newsletter
Other in-house communications numerous employee affinity groups (from a Hiking and Camping Group to the Thrill of Being a Parent group to Seaspan Pride)

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B+

Outside salary surveys participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months
Employee salary reviews individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months
Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension
Year-end bonuses available to all employees
Referral bonuses (max) new employee referral bonuses (up to $1,500) for some positions
Additional financial benefits corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.)

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A

Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Waiting period there is no waiting period for coverage
Family coverage option yes
Dental coverage routine, restorative, orthodontics
Eyecare $400 every 2 years
Paid sick days employees receive 5 days off each year
Health plan includes traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $5,000 each year
Wellness spending account up to $500 each year
Additional health plan information extended health plan (employees can opt for additional coverages for an additional premium)
Additional health and wellness initiatives Courage to Care (mental health support program), Ability Management Program (support for employees with injuries)
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 90% of salary for 1 week
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 90% of salary for 15 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 90% of salary for 16 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 90% of salary for 16 weeks
Additional family-friendly benefits academic scholarships of up to $2,500 per child
Additional family-friendly information compassionate leave (up to 100 percent of salary for 0.7 weeks), scholarship program is open to children and grandchildren of employees

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B

Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Vacation jump vacation increases after 7 years of employment
Maximum vacation allowance employees move to a maximum of 6 weeks of vacation over their career
Unpaid leave maximum 12 months
Additional time-off information senior levels of employees start with 4 weeks of paid vacation

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+

Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
Managers receive performance review training yes
Exit interview exit interview option is available for departing employees
Performance recognition online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards
In-house survey period in-house surveys are conducted every 36 months
Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 36 months

Training & Skills Development Rating: A

In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Unique training & development programs program to invest in areas of human resource development, technology investment and industrial development in the marine industry (over $21 million invested to date), dedicated training program for Indigenous youth (supports 150 participants annually and has hired an Indigenous recruitment and liaison coordinator)

Community Involvement Rating: B+

Scope of charitable involvement local
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities
Some of the community organizations supported annual United Way campaign, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Polygon Gallery, Fraser River Discovery Centre, Let’s Talk Science (marine-focused youth STEM education), UBC Faculty Chair (marine studies), Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services
Community highlight Seaspan supports The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation which donated $2.15 million to charitable organizations and philanthropic causes in the greater Vancouver area last year

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