Planner III, Build Support

The Build Support Planner reports directly to the Senior Planner Build Support and provides expertise in piping and steel fabrication production and manages production sequence within their area and work-station workload while monitoring manufacturing schedule adherence and productivity. This role is responsible for monitoring on time material availability, releasing of production shop orders and tracking of physical and transactional production progress to enable smooth flow of production activities within their respective stage of construction.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 690 Ark Road, Cowichan Valley.

What you'll do

• Reviews work package data, material availability and work centre workloads to release production shop orders as required by schedule.
• Works with production and area management to sequence and prioritize manufacturing.
• Reviews and collects all information required by production to commence work prior to production start.
• Reviews and maintains data in MRP system with actual progress achieved.
• Tracks physical and transactional production progress. Prepares reports on progress for management using internal system.
• Liaises with various stakeholders within production and participates in production team meetings providing feedback and information.
• Produces work queue reports and dispatch lists to warehousing and production work centres with expected start and finish dates for operations.
• Investigates causes of issues and delays in production and expedites activities to eliminate them.
• Ensures that shop orders are completed in a timely manner and no outstanding transactions remain after completion of each work package.
• Initiates change planning requests and coordinates changes with technical, planning, and operations, production, liaison engineering and change planning.
• Acts as the link between production function within their area of responsibility and support functions.
• Monitors Work In Progress and on time material availability to ensure they remain within the company limits.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Diploma or Technical certification in Trades or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree is desirable.
• 4-6 years of experience in planning, ship design, shipbuilding or related trade experience.
• Experience in utilizing MRP software tools for material and inventory planning.
• Certificate in Material requirements planning (MRP) is preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and relationship between planning, procurement, design and production.
• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning principles.
• Knowledge of MRP system data analyzing processing, administration and report extraction.
• Ability to apply inventory and material management advanced practices.
• Knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS) and ability to apply the principles in monitoring, reporting and controlling stages.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles including procurement, logistics and inventory management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, product structures and bills of material.
• Technical skills with ability to read and interpret blueprint.
• Knowledge of document control systems and databases.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and planning systems (Primavera and MS Project preferred).
• Knowledge of JD Edwards system and SAP BI.
• Ability to work well independently with limited direction and in a team environment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly.
• Time management skills and ability to work on several issues simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to improve production processes.
• Attention to detail while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

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, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 

The estimated salary for this position is $99,000 - $121,000. 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.

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.  

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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 for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.