One of Seaspan’s strategic priorities is to collaborate with communities and Indigenous Peoples to generate economic benefits, advance reconciliation efforts and improve community well-being. Currently we are collaborating with 15 different First Nations in B.C. at levels ranging from Memorandums of Understandings to full partnerships.
We have several goals:
- Increase local employment and procurement opportunities to deliver direct economic benefits to communities.
- Achieve greater representation of Indigenous Peoples across our business, by increasing employment and procurement through business development, capacity-building, education and training opportunities.
- Deliver positive social and economic outcomes for communities and Indigenous Peoples.
Some of our key economic development projects are highlighted below.
HaiSea Marine
Seaspan and the Haisla Nation conceived a partnership that would design, build and operate escort tugs and harbour tugs required for LNG Canada’s export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. The 12-year contract will result in employment for approximately 70 mariners and six onshore staff, plus other roles for employees of the partner organizations. The agreement ensures members of the Haisla Nation will have access to employment, training and procurement opportunities on the contract with LNG Canada. These tugs are revolutionary in both their technology and their ability to create opportunity for the Haisla people. Learn More on the HaiSea Marine website.
MST Employment and Training
In July 2024 Seaspan and the MST Education and Training Society announced the establishment of a three-year education and training program for Indigenous youth interested in pursuing careers in the Canadian marine industry. Learn More.
