Planner I - Production Control

The Planner I supports the Outfitting Production Control team in detailed planning, sequencing, and scheduling activities required to achieve zone, compartment, or system completion. The role ensures work orders are accurately attributed, properly sequenced, and supported by material availability and trade inputs. The Planner I drives coordination across production, engineering, and supply chain to enable efficient execution of outfitting scope, maintain schedule adherence, and support continuous improvement of planning processes.

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 refine detailed production work packages, including accurate work order attribution, installation sequencing and scheduling for outfitting activities in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and test path definitions
• Build and maintain zone, compartment, and system-level activity sequences that reflect build strategy, production priorities, and predecessor discipline requirements.
• Coordinate with Area Managers, Trade Supervisors, and engineering teams to validate sequence logic, confirm trade feasibility.
• Review engineering drawings, system diagrams, test pack drawings, and 3D models to extract scope, set logical sequence, and align work orders 
• Maintain short/intermediate-range schedules and look-ahead plans that align onboard execution with project-level milestones and key events, and keep the dates updated in the MRP
• Track physical and transactional progress for assigned scope and update planning tools and trackers to maintain accurate schedule and completion forecasts.
• Monitors material availability and action material readiness onboard within the agreed time-fences. 
• Produce Plan of the Week (POW) and look-ahead schedules that support execution teams in managing daily and weekly work priorities.
• Support the development and maintenance of critical micro-plans (e.g., machinery uptakes, powertrain sequences, system completion networks) to ensure alignment with broader production schedules.
• Perform additional duties as required 

What you’ll bring

• Diploma or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Marine/Mechanical disciplines, or Red Seal Trades certification; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline is an asset. 
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, ship construction, piping installation, mechanical systems, or related outfitting work. 
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (IFS or Oracle preferred) is beneficial but not required for strong trade/technical candidates. 
• Familiarity with shipbuilding processes and system-level integration is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of planning and scheduling systems (e.g., MRP, Microsoft Project). 
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding production processes and the relationship between planning, engineering, procurement, and production. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and extract scope from engineering drawings and 3D models. 
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, material flow, BOM structures, and manufacturing engineering principles. 
• String MS Excel proficiency to gather and manipulate data, as needed 
• Working knowledge of planning systems such as Primavera or MS Project. 
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. 
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. 
• High attention to detail and ability to identify scope, sequencing, or material gaps proactively.

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 $73,800-$90,200. 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.

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 recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

Due to the nature of this position, and requirements of the Government of Canada, this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval, Reliability Status (or higher depending on position) security clearance issued by the Government of Canada. All required approvals and clearances must be obtained prior to commencement of employment in any position. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain a satisfactory criminal record check as a precondition to commencement of employment.