Job Description

Smarter trade. Better lives.
As a new world takes shape, DP World enables smarter trade and improves lives. Our modern, strategically positioned marine terminals and logistics parks have the speed, reliability and reach to ensure your cargo gets to where it needs to be – but what sets us apart is our team of experts with our unceasing commitment to innovation. The world is changing at an unparalleled pace and we are growing to meet its needs. With more capacity coming online we are ready for the future. We trade smarter.

• 70,000 Vessels served each year
• 174,000 Containers moved every day
• 78 Businesses located in 40 countries
• 45,000 People from 130 countries

DP World Canada Secure, efficient access to Canadian markets. We are Western Canada’s premier container terminal operator and stevedore. Ideally positioned for global trade, we act as a key gateway for trans-Pacific trade between Asia and Canadian markets, as well as beyond to the US. Our central location is a multi-transport hub which offers excellent intermodal connections via two rail networks, CN Rail and CP Rail, as well as direct road links. With a global reputation built on nearly a century of experience, DP World Canada also provides stevedoring services at ports and terminals throughout British Columbia. Our world-renowned professionals provide safe, innovative, and unsurpassed cargo handling trusted by top manufacturers around the world. We handle a wide range of cargoes such as breakbulk, yachts, roll-on roll-off and forest products. We are your global leader in container handling services.
Our corporate head office houses our Shared Services team and is ideally located in the Metrotown Office Complex which features convenient accessibility from Downtown Vancouver and all surrounding communities. The office complex directly connects to BC’s largest shopping center, provides access to the SkyTrain and is a quick stroll to Central Park.
What We Offer Joining DP World Canada means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.
The Opportunity The Project Engineer is an integral part of the Engineering and Maintenance Team. You are jointly responsible for the safe and effective project execution of critical tasks required throughout a projects lifecycle to deliver projects within budget, schedule and quality.
In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain overall project execution plans, schedules, costs, contracts and QA/QC programs.
• Coordinate activities between DP World Canada Operations/Maintenance, stakeholders and contractors.
• Identify critical issues/risks within the project that could impact outcomes and develop mitigating action plans.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to solicit feedback and incorporate these into the project plans.
• Provide field engineering/technical support to ongoing projects including schedule and progress tracking, change management, quality assurance construction and commissioning related.
• Participate in troubleshooting and in providing engineered solutions.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and requirements and related specifications.
• Provide a strong field presence, conducting audits for compliance, safety and housekeeping; participating in contractor Tool Box Talks and Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Ensure Document Control Integrity and Project Handover to Operations/Maintenance.

What you bring to the role:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, such as Maximo.
• Practical understanding of project methodology and delivery best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated abilities working with consultants, contractors and trades, within a unionized and heavy industrial environment.
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills, coupled with exceptional time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Self-reliance with strong written and verbal communication capable of taking initiative and making decisions under time constraints.
• A flexible team player who is able to work as required and willing to adapt to change.
• Knowledge of the Container Shipping Industry and equipment is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Projects, Maintenance Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience gained in a unionized environment.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.
If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team
Deadline to apply is August 24th at 3 pm PST.