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Planner II, Ship Completions

Seaspan

Pay
$84,600 – $103,400 a year
Where
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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On site
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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Seaspan postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
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Job Description

The Planner II, Ship Completions supports the development and maintenance of the Level 4 Commissioning Schedule for the Joint Support Ship Program. Working closely with the Ship Completions Planning Manager and Planner III, the role serves as a key contact for the JSS2 Commissioning Schedule and manages weekly Primavera P6 schedule updates, including progress tracking, logic revisions, baseline changes, and reporting. The Planner II collaborates with stakeholders across Test & Trials, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management, while also supporting process documentation and quality management system (QMS) requirements. This position reports directly to the Ship Completions Planning Manager.

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

What you’ll do

  • Develop and maintain designated portions of the Level 4 (L4) Commissioning Schedule, including systems such as main machinery, electrical, and electronic systems.
  • Coordinate the weekly update cycle for the L4 Commissioning Schedule, including progress reporting, forecasting, schedule maintenance, and stakeholder review sessions.
  • Collaborate with Test & Trials schedulers to ensure schedule logic is integrated, aligned, and accurately reflected within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Partner with stakeholders across Test & Trials, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management to support commissioning planning and execution.
  • Analyze and resolve scheduling issues, risks, and conflicts to maintain integrity of schedule and support project objectives.
  • Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of planning processes within the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Prepare for and participate in planning and review meetings, providing schedule analysis, updates, and recommendations to project stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

  • Diploma or Technical certification in Trades or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2 - 4 years’ experience working within a Planning team
  • 1 – 3 years’ experience working within a Shipbuilding environment
  • Achievement of PMP Certificate or similar would be beneficial
  • Working knowledge of planning and scheduling principles and best practices.
  • Experience working in a project planning or scheduling environment.
  • Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
  • Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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 a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
  • We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, Personal Spending Account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Free on-site gym.
  • Parking is included.

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset 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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About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

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