Planner is responsible for ensuring the Detail Planning is complete in accordance with Integrated Master Schedule Time Fence Rules to highest quality. Planners support Definition of Work Pack hierarchy, requirements and subsequently create jobs and logic into the build plan in AVEVA. Planning Output creates a networked schedule of tasks considering the scope, schedule and budget of an activity integrating material, and technical information and cross functional production teams. The Planner is expected to be proficient in utilization of a combination of the following: Production Drawings, Production Bill of Material, 3D Model, Shipbuilding Construction Techniques, Integrated Master Schedule, Integrated Test Plan and other business management tools.
- 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.
- 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.
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.