Regional Crewing Representative - Vietnam

Seaspan employees are goal-driven and share a high-performance culture, focusing on building services offerings to become a leading asset manager. Seaspan provides many of the world's major shipping lines with alternatives to vessel ownership by offering long-term leases on large, modern containerships and pure car, truck carriers (PCTCs) combined with industry leading ship management serves. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU vessels. Seaspan delivers on the company's core strategy as a leading asset management and core infrastructure company.

The Regional Crewing Representative reports directly to the Head of Fleet Personnel. This position is responsible for Seaspan’s crewing operations in Vietnam and the Indochina countries. In accordance with company standards and policies, the purpose of this role is to provide guidance and advice on the selection and retention of the best officers and crew; build and maintain excellent relationships with appointed manning agents; work independently; and communicate effectively with our corporate offices in Vancouver and Mumbai.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic HR leadership to our seafarers in Vietnam, as well as to seafarers located in other Indochina countries
• Drives key HR initiatives for the region including; competence management, progression planning, career development, advising on talent acquisition, compensation and benefits planning, performance management, and employee relations in line with company standards and policies
• Develops and leads initiatives across regional site using company standards and policies to drive employee engagement, retention and a positive work environment
• Provides guidance on company standards and policies in resolving labor related issues, employee illness / injury / disability claims and interpreting the collective bargaining agreements
• Provides guidance on company standards and policies on overseeing Cadets recruitment and training program
• Works closely with regional manning agents in Vietnam to achieve overall business strategy and drives these initiatives from concept to implementation in line with company standards and policies
• Collaborates with worldwide regional offices and head office departments with respect to sharing information and implementing company policies, practices and guidelines
• Maintains compliance with local employment legislation
• Prepares and administers budget, forecasts expenditures and funding requirements. Analyzes and reviews financial data to develop forecasts and trends
• To be familiar with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy (PL-005), and understands the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS).  In keeping with this and other compliance policies, they understand their duty to report any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members either of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines.

Requirements:

• Minimum two years’ Sailing experience as Chief Engineer / Master
• Minimum two years’ Shore experience in manning
• Minimum Five years’ experience in HR marine environment
• Qualifications and experience in areas such as ISM auditing, ISPS Code, and Computerized Planned Maintenance and Purchasing Systems are an asset
• Proven leadership skills with excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict
• Good knowledge of English language, both verbal and written, is essential

Additional Desires Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in all forms
• Effective at developing and leading others
• Results oriented 

Job Demands and/or Physical Requirements:

• Regular international travel is required, must be willing to travel at short notice
• A high degree of energy, initiative and self-starter characteristics, capable of working under minimum supervision
• Availability via a mobile device outside of office hours

Seaspan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.