Parts Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented organizer with a technical mindset looking to launch a career in the high-performance marine industry? Our valued client, Ignition Marine, is seeking a Parts Assistant to become the logistical backbone of their service operations. In this vital support role, you won't just be moving boxes; you will be identifying critical components, managing complex inventory, and ensuring expert technicians have exactly what they need to keep the fleet running. This is an ideal launchpad for recent graduates or individuals with a passion for mechanics who want to grow with a knowledge-edge marine company.

WHY JOIN IGNITION MARINE SERVICES?

Ignition Marine is an ISO 9001-accredited marine solutions provider based in North Vancouver that delivers comprehensive services for vessels ranging from recreational to commercial ships. Acting as a premier "Pacific Northwest Marine Centre," the company specializes in yacht sales and brokerage while operating a full-service technical department that handles mechanical engine repairs, electrical systems, structural fibreglass fabrication, and complete vessel refits. The broad scope of expertise extends to specialized offerings such as marine repowering, insurance claim repairs, professional skipper services, and canvas fabrication, all supported by a team of certified marine engineers and technicians focused on high-performance quality control.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You are the engine room of the company’s logistics. Your precision ensures that the service department operates without delay.

• Precision Sourcing: Identify marine and mechanical parts using complex diagrams, catalogues, and online supplier systems to ensure compatibility and reduce errors.


• Inventory Command: Maintain accurate stock records in the management system, tracking received parts, backorders, and special orders with zero-error data entry.


• Technician Support: Act as the go-to for the service team by locating, staging, and preparing required parts for active work orders to support efficient job execution.


• Vendor Relations: Communicate professionally with suppliers regarding availability and delivery timelines, relaying critical ETA updates to the Service and Parts Managers.


• Departmental Standards: maintain a professional, safety-focused, and highly organized parts storage area where every component is clearly labelled and stored logically.

THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES YOU BRING:

You are organized, reliable, and eager to learn. You treat parts and inventory with the same care as the vessels they go into.

• Technical Mindset: While extensive experience isn't required, you must possess a technical aptitude. You understand the difference between an O-ring and a filter and can navigate technical manuals.


• Educational Background: A recent graduate from a technical program is highly preferred, and/or a candidate with a strong desire to apprentice in the future.


• Digital Proficiency: Strong computer skills are non-negotiable. You must be comfortable using inventory software, Excel, and Outlook to manage data and communication.


• Organizational Mastery: You have excellent multitasking abilities and an eye for detail, ensuring the parts department remains efficient and clutter-free.


• Communication Skills: You are a clear communicator who can collaborate respectfully with technicians, managers, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer Satisfaction: The company prides itself on having more than 95% returning customers, making the ability to maintain these loyal relationships critical when needed.


• Personal Resilience: Personally resilient, with the capacity to demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

WHAT IGNITION MARINE OFFERS:

• Career Growth: Ignition Marine values loyalty and long-term potential. This role is a pathway to deeper technical knowledge and future opportunities within the company.


• The opportunity to work with a respected and established brand in the marine industry.


• A comprehensive benefits package with 100% company-paid health benefits.


• Holiday shutdown time-off in addition to vacation days.


• A fast-growing, "work hard, play hard" team that values loyalty, harmony, and high performance.


• Industry Exposure: Gain hands-on experience with top-tier brands like MAN, Mercury, Volvo, and Garmin in an ISO 9001:2015 accredited facility.

Commitment to an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with relevant technical skills and who come from equity-deserving communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression. 

Accessibility

We strive to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities, and we have various accommodations available if you need them. If at any point during the application and/or recruitment process you require an accommodation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]