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PLANNER

Our client is proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our client will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

The client has built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. They are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining their team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

Our client is seeking Planners.

The Planner is a front-line role which focusses on the creation of job packages and facilitating a timely delivery of materials for the production team. Key communicator of work to be flagged for the fixed week via direct contact with the production team and participation in production/project meetings.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Recognized Diploma in technical discipline (Engineering, Engineering Technology/Technician or similar) or equivalent industry experience
• Experience interpreting trade related drawings
• Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods considered an asset
• Trade Certificate, Red Seal is considered an asset
• Experience of planning or trade work experience, preferably in a naval shipbuilding or repair environment
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Excel, Aveva, or AutoCAD would be considered an asset

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide trade specific support to the Planning and Production teams
• 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
• Utilize contract documentation and drawings to understand work scope, budget, and schedule
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets to assist Production and the scheduling of work
• Create quality job packs that provide the necessary info to facilitate an efficient execution of work
• Report on issues with material stock levels which do not align with the planning schedule and communicate discrepancies/required actions to the Team Leader, Planning team, Project Manager, and Supply Chain Lead

The client is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health & Wellness reimbursements;
• RRSP matching program;
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development;
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs;
• Relocation costs (if applicable).
• Growth and progression opportunities
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan;