Job Description

Role Purpose

The Vessel Planner is responsible for the efficient and safe planning and stowage of vessel operations, ensuring the effective loading and unloading of containerized cargo.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute plans for loading and discharging containerized shipping vessels.
• Utilize Optimization programs and strategies when required
• Monitor vessel operations for efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
• Prepare required documents for loading or discharge of containers.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate daily labor and equipment requirements to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Identify successes and variances, providing advice on addressing issues.
• Liaise with yard, gate, and rail operations to maximize container yard utilization and efficiency.
• Communicate with vessel planners, yard planners, agents, port captains, ship officers, and crew as needed.
• Prepare vessel performance summaries for customers, billing, and operations departments.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and rectify unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, HSSE protocols, and security measures.
• Provide training and ensure personnel understand safety, security, and disciplinary policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Generic Accountabilities

• Promote and demonstrate positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Our Principles.
• Establish effective leadership and participation in the HSEMS through demonstration and display of safety behaviours.
• Actively communicate the HSEMS requirements with shift managers, foreman, contractors, and workers.
• Participate in the review and development of materials and documentations in the HSEMS.
• Work in accordance with the Security Management System, including the immediate reporting of any suspicious activities to senior management and/or the Security Officer.
• Understand the consequences related to inappropriate conduct or behaviour or disregard for safety and security programs, policies and procedures.
• Ensure workers under your direction are properly trained and educated to perform their duties.
• Ensure that operations comply with both the law and the HSEMS.
• Conduct regular inspections of the workplace and correct unsafe conditions and behaviours.
• Ensure that personnel under your direction have a clear understanding of the discipline policy for dealing with consequences of inappropriate conduct or behaviour.
• Ensure that the highest levels of safety are applied in all activities.
• Understand and adhere to DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in logistics or a similar field.
• A degree in business, logistics, or a similar field is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and make accurate decisions.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comprehensive understanding of ship loading operations, vessel construction, cargo stowage, cargo securing, and applicable regulations.
• Flexibility to meet the requirements of a 24/7 operation.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience with Canadian industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of Navis/N4,XPS and/or Zodiac TOS is preferred

General Expectations:

• DP World values operational excellence, innovation, and diversity.

Employees are Expected to:

• Perform duties with professionalism and integrity.
• Strive for high ethical standards and quality service.
• Follow relevant regulations and lawful directions.
• Treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain confidentiality of business affairs.
• Avoid conflicts of interest and allegations of bribery.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental protection policies.

No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees, spanning 79 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

At DP World Canada we’re proud to offer a well-rounded total compensation package, for all permanent positions, that supports your health, wellbeing, and career growth. This includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Generous vacation time with paid flex day and volunteer days

• Comprehensive health & dental benefits starting on day one

• Annual health/lifestyle spending account

• Defined contribution pension plan

• Employee wellness initiatives

• Internal training & learning opportunities

• Professional development support