Planning, Team Lead

PLANNING, TEAM LEAD

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders 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.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our 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.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a Planning, Team Lead.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

Qualifications:

· Education required: Post-secondary diploma in a relevant field

· Experience required: 5 years+ of experience in a planning and/or production environment.

· 5 years+ of experience in a Shipbuilding industry.

· High levels of familiarization with ship construction terminology.

· Ability to read drawings specific to new build ship construction.

· Experience in aspects of electrical system and mechanical systems such as electrical generators, electrical distribution networks, control systems, switchboards, hydrotesting, flushing and instrumentation.

· Experience of Scheduling with logic links in scheduling software (preferable P6 Primavera or AVEVA).

· Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with multiple conflicting priorities.

· Strong communication and delivery.

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro.

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:

· Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of planners.

· Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.

· Prepare production and other reports.

· Manage creation of job pack schedule in accordance with the integrated master schedule and time fence rules.

· Work closely with production control to feedback any updates/changes to the job to ensure continuous improvement.

· Valid and check Detail Planner work to ensure quality in schedule and Job Pack creation and measures to improve productivity and product quality.

· Work with Business functions to resolve issues and ensure planners needs and requirements are resolved prior to planner start.

· Build Job Pack in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule and Work Package schedule in AVEVA.

· Communicate schedules and requirements to stakeholders via schedule reviews, schedule delivery meetings including facilitation of Pre-Build and After Build Reviews with Customer and stakeholders.

· Create Jobs Packages to enable Production to efficiency execute the work, including Engineering drawings sets and applicable VFI.

· Integrate Mechanical and Electrical Systems within the Detail Planning network in accordance with system activation requirements, connecting the Build Plan to the Test and Trials Network via logic.

· Manage System and Milestone Details Schedules through phase to completion. Extract and communicate critical path. Foresee and communicate risks with risk solutions.

· Develop Individual System and Milestone Schedules identifying all entities and requirements. Including Tanks, Hydro Testing and Flushing and Systems.

What We Offer:

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

· A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan.

· Employee & Family Assistance Programs.

· RRSP matching program.

· Health & Wellness reimbursements.

· Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.

· Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies.

· Relocation costs (if eligible).

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.