Planner 1

The Planner I (Production Support – Yard Services) is an entry-level role that supports planning and coordination activities across production control and yard services functions. The Planner I contributes to scheduling, work package preparation, progress tracking, and coordination with production teams and supporting departments to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing and ship construction activities. This role may support outfitting trades, structural trades, or services such as scaffolding, ventilation, fixtures, or temporary electrical systems, depending on assignment.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you’ll do

• Support stage-based planning for block build, grand block, ship erection, and completion/outfitting by building and maintaining service demand for scaffolding, ventilation, temporary power, access, and utilities.

• Schedule work packages or yard service activities within defined windows to align with project milestones, zone schedules, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

• Coordinate with Area Managers, Trade Supervisors, and Service Teams to ensure service or production readiness.

• Track physical and transactional progress for assigned scope and report status in planning tools and backend systems.

• Support issue resolution by identifying delays, investigating root causes, and escalating as needed for corrective actions.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to extract scope and support planning activities.

• Support planning and service forecasting by communicating scope requirements to Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and Operations.

• Maintain and update planning documents, reports, and service plans using CAD tools and planning software under guidance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support smooth execution of shipyard operations.

What you’ll bring

• Up to 2 years’ planning/scheduling experience in a large manufacturing/heavy industry environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry
• Familiarity with yard services such as scaffolding, ventilation, rigging, access systems, and temporary electrical/utilities is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in engineering technology, construction, operations, or marine programs is preferred
• Knowledge of safety and operational standards related to shipyard services is an asset.

• Basic understanding of planning and scheduling systems (e.g., MRP, Microsoft Project).

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with training or guidance.

• Exposure to or willingness to learn CAD/CAM tools for layout and service planning.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Attention to detail and a methodical, analytical approach to tasks.

• Collaborative mindset with ability to learn and contribute in a team environment.

• Ability to interpret information and identify potential scheduling or service gaps under supervision.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come. 
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. 
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 
• Free on-site gym.

• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

The estimated salary for this position is $73,800 - $90,200.  In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity.  The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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Expected Salary Range: 73,800-90,200