Planner I, Production Control

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can play a vital role in ship construction as a Planner I in Production Control. This position offers the opportunity to coordinate production activities, ensuring material availability and schedule adherence in a dynamic environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are ready to make an impact in the shipbuilding industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Health and wellness benefits

Free on-site gym

Complimentary shuttle bus

Childcare benefit partnership

$500 personal spending account

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in planning and production control.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production sequencing and workstation workload.
• Track and report production progress and material availability.

Skills

Production Planning

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Diploma in Business or Engineering

Tools

ERP Software (IFS preferred)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Project)

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Job Description

The Planner I, Production Control supports the Planning team by coordinating production sequencing and work-station workload within a defined area of outfit trades during late-stage ship construction. This role is responsible for monitoring schedule adherence, tracking physical and system-based production progress, and ensuring on-time material availability. The Planner plays a key role in enabling smooth execution of production activities by planning and releasing shop orders, identifying constraints, and supporting continuous workflow within their scope of responsibility.

Job Description

The Planner I, Production Control supports the Planning team by coordinating production sequencing and work-station workload within a defined area of outfit trades during late-stage ship construction. This role is responsible for monitoring schedule adherence, tracking physical and system-based production progress, and ensuring on-time material availability. The Planner plays a key role in enabling smooth execution of production activities by planning and releasing shop orders, identifying constraints, and supporting continuous workflow within their scope of responsibility.

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

What You’ll Do

• Schedule and release material work packages in alignment with milestone, key event, and zone schedules to support production and program deliverables.
• Coordinate production sequencing and workstation workload within assigned planning areas, supporting efficient execution of outfit trade activities.
• Gather and verify all required materials, drawings, and instructions—to ensure production readiness.
• Input and manage work package data, schedules, and budgets in the MRP system; monitor material availability and resolve shortages.
• Track and report both physical and transactional progress, ensuring accurate status reporting through backend systems and stakeholder reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, production control, trades, and supply chain to manage changes and resolve planning constraints.
• Work with production and area leadership to prioritize and sequence manufacturing, assembly, and installation work.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting workflow, schedule adherence, or material readiness to minimize production delays.
• Utilize 3D model, production, and/or functional drawings to generate accurate scope lists for execution in complex outfitting spaces.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as required.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Operations Management, Business or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning and production control in shipbuilding, construction or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in utilizing ERP software tools for material and inventory planning (IFS is preferred).
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, scheduling and resource management.
• Technical skills with ability to read blueprint.
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain organized under pressure and in changing environment.
• Attention to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to gather and interpret relevant information.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Time management skills and ability to work on several issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment and communicate across functions.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly.
  
  
  

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).
• 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.

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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Shipbuilding

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