Planner I, Yard Services

The Planner I, Yard Services supports planning and coordination of yard services required for new ship construction at VSY. Reporting to the Manager, Production Support, this entry-level role assists in the preparation, scheduling, and tracking of temporary facilities and services such as scaffolding, rigging, ventilation, weather protection, and electrical support. The Planner I works under the guidance of senior planners and production leaders to ensure yard services are delivered on time, and in alignment with project needs.

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

**What you’ll do**
- Assist in developing work orders for yard service activities including setup and takedown for scaffolding, rigging, ventilation, and temporary electrical services.
- Support planning and scheduling of yard services to align with project-wide construction timelines.
- Help maintain yard services plans and documentation using CAD tools and planning systems as directed.
- Coordinate with Area Managers, trade supervisors, and yard services teams to confirm readiness of services ahead of production milestones.
- Track service-related progress and status in planning tools; report issues or delays to senior planners.
- Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts or service readiness issues with directions from the supervisor.
- Help track maintenance and use of key equipment such as fans, mobile electrical and welding stations.
- Support the creation of ventilation plans and work packages in collaboration with HVAC Engineering.
- Liaise with industrial subcontractors and internal stakeholders to communicate service timelines and scope, with support.
- Follow established safety and quality protocols for all yard service activities.
- Perform other tasks as assigned to support efficient execution of shipyard operations.

**What you’ll bring**
- Post-secondary education in engineering technology, construction, operations, or marine programs is preferred
- Up to 3 years’ planning/scheduling experience in a large manufacturing/heavy industry environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry
- Familiarity with yard services such as ventilation, scaffolding, rigging, and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of safety and operational standards related to shipyard services is an asset.
- Basic understanding of planning and scheduling systems (e.g., MRP, Microsoft Project).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with training or guidance.
- Exposure to or willingness to learn CAD/CAM tools for layout and service planning.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Attention to detail and a methodical, analytical approach to tasks.
- Collaborative mindset with ability to learn and contribute in a team environment.
- Ability to interpret information and identify potential scheduling or service gaps under supervision.

**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.
- 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.