Job Description

The Planner II (Design Build - Process Management) is responsible for process engineering on new construction projects at Vancouver Shipyards. Under the direction of the Supervisor, Design Build – Process Management, the Planner II participates in all phases of new construction design projects from a process engineering perspective to improve productivity and remove waste including the development of assigned analysis and projects in the areas of ship design and shipbuilding, production engineering, build strategy development, pre-production process development.

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

What you’ll do

• Plans and performs analysis in support of program pre-production strategy development including: Engineering and Procurement Strategy and Schedules, Pre-Production Process, PBOM creation and associated tasks and activities and supports development of ship construction schedules.

• Plans and performs process improvements in pre-production areas.

• Plans and performs pre-production process analysis to develop, implement, and refine new and existing production processes.

• Monitors industry and supplier developments to identify and transfer to VSY industry best practice.

• Provides mentoring and technical guidance to subordinate engineers in Process Engineering and/or related departments.

• Builds team capability by training and developing others in order to ensure future team effectiveness.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study is preferred. Trades Certificate combined with sufficient employment experience may be considered.
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in planning, shipbuilding, process engineering or related trade experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding operations with a detailed understanding of the relationship between planning, procurement, design and production.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a changing, deadline driven environment.
• Strong judgement, reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated customer service focus and ability to develop and maintain relationships that foster trust.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and integrity.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software suite (Project, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to comply with all Seaspan safety policies and rules.
• Ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ability to make process improvements within planning.
• Ability to mentor other planners in their technical growth.

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, $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 $84,600 - $103,400. 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.

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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.