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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.\nNote: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.\nWhat you’ll do\nDevelop 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\nBuild and maintain zone, compartment, and system-level activity sequences that reflect build strategy, production priorities, and predecessor discipline requirements.\nCoordinate with Area Managers, Trade Supervisors, and engineering teams to validate sequence logic, confirm trade feasibility.\nReview engineering drawings, system diagrams, test pack drawings, and 3D models to extract scope, set logical sequence, and align work orders \nMaintain 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\nTrack physical and transactional progress for assigned scope and update planning tools and trackers to maintain accurate schedule and completion forecasts.\nMonitors material availability and action material readiness onboard within the agreed time-fences. \nProduce Plan of the Week (POW) and look-ahead schedules that support execution teams in managing daily and weekly work priorities.\nSupport the development and maintenance of critical micro-plans (e.g., machinery uptakes, powertrain sequences, system completion networks) to ensure alignment with broader production schedules.\nPerform additional duties as required \nWhat you’ll bring\nDiploma or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Marine/Mechanical disciplines, or Red Seal Trades certification; equivalent experience will be considered.\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline is an asset. \n3-5 years of experience in production planning, ship construction, piping installation, mechanical systems, or related outfitting work. \nExperience with ERP/MRP systems (IFS or Oracle preferred) is beneficial but not required for strong trade/technical candidates. \nFamiliarity with shipbuilding processes and system-level integration is an advantage.\nBasic understanding of planning and scheduling systems (e.g., MRP, Microsoft Project). \nStrong understanding of shipbuilding production processes and the relationship between planning, engineering, procurement, and production. \nAbility to read, interpret, and extract scope from engineering drawings and 3D models. \nKnowledge of supply chain processes, material flow, BOM structures, and manufacturing engineering principles. \nString MS Excel proficiency to gather and manipulate data, as needed \nWorking knowledge of planning systems such as Primavera or MS Project. \nStrong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. \nEffective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. \nHigh attention to detail and ability to identify scope, sequencing, or material gaps proactively.\nWhy you’ll love working here\nThis 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.\nIn 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.\nWe 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).\nFree on-site gym.\nParking is included.\nThe 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. 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