Production Planner, Outfit Steel and Pipe

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Dartmouth is seeking a Planner to create detailed schedules and manage work packs. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in planning within a naval environment, with knowledge of AVEVA and Primavera P6. This full-time position requires in-office presence and offers the opportunity to work on significant naval projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of planning or trade work experience, preferably in a naval shipbuilding environment.
• Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods considered an asset.
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Utilize contract documentation for understanding work scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create job packs for efficient execution of work.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets for Production.

Skills

Planning

Interpretation of trade related drawings

MS Excel

Primavera P6

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in technical, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

AVEVA

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ready to shape the future of shipbuilding? As a Planner, you'll be at the heart of turning big ideas into reality-creating smart, detailed schedules in AVEVA, defining work packs, and connecting scope, budget, materials, and technical details into a seamless plan. You'll work with cutting-edge 3D models, production drawings, and innovative planning tools while collaborating with talented teams to keep complex projects moving forward. If you love solving challenges and want to make an impact on world‑class shipbuilding, this is your chance to join something extraordinary!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize contract documentation and drawings to understand work scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create quality job packs that provide the necessary info to facilitate an efficient execution of work by Production.
• Ensure activity breakdown, sequence logic, and trade resource budgets for a given scope of work is accurately represented in P6 and is consistent with the schedule WBS.
• Report on issues with material stock levels which do not align with the planning schedule and communicate discrepancies/required actions to the Scheduling Team Lead, Planning team, Project Manager, and Supply Chain Lead.
• Provide trade specific support to the Planning and Production teams.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets to assist Production and the scheduling of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree; preferably in technical, engineering, or related discipline.
• 2‑5 years of planning or trade work experience, preferably in a naval shipbuilding or repair environment.
• Interpretation of trade related drawings.
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Excel, Aveva, or AutoCAD would be considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods considered an asset.
• Trade Certificate, Red Seal is considered an asset in one of the following areas: Ironworker, Metal Fabricator, Welder, Steamfitter/Pipefitter.
• Lean/Six sigma White, Yellow, and Green Belts would be considered assets.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history – why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self‑identify.