Deltaport Ship Planner
About The Position
GCT is the operator of the largest container terminal in the country and one of the largest employers in the maritime sector. We are the major entry point for international trade in Canada, totaling over $2 billion in economic output each year. Operating on the West Coast for over a hundred years, with the support of our people, we played a major role in the development of the Asia Pacific Gateway. We offer rewarding opportunities for team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment that are accountable, innovative, and driven to achieve challenging goals. We have an opportunity for a Ship Planner within our Deltaport Ship Planning Department. This is a unionized position represented by ILWU Local 502.
Requirements
- High school graduation is required.
- Two (2) years of relevant and related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated superior analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated sound verbal communication skills including telephone call-handling skills and the ability to respond to difficult or demanding situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated courteous, professional manner in dealing with internal and external contacts and customers, including positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to keyboard at an intermediate level.
- Ability to work effectively with software applications required to support operations activities, including the MS Office suite of applications.
- Ability to work assigned shifts and days of the week required to support a 24/7 operation.
- A valid Transportation Security Clearance (“TSC”) is required for this role.
Nice To Haves
- A diploma in Logistics, Transportation or Shipping is preferred.
- Knowledge of rail and marine terminal / operations environment an asset.
Responsibilities
- Creating a comprehensive vessel plan by setting up pre-operational planning in the Terminal Operating System (NAVIS XPS and N4), vessel stowing by moving containers in the system from the yard to the ship, and establishing effective work programs to follow best practices and meet operational requirements.
- Supporting the live vessel operation by communicating clearly and concisely with the Operations Superintendent and external stakeholders, delivering vessel plans in a timely manner, making adjustments as needed while working in the live operation, and adhering to established planning and safety standards.
- Improving production by reviewing the yard plan with the respective departments, Yard Planning and Customer Service.
- Carrying out comprehensive handovers.
- Completing post operation reporting.
- Liaising with Steamship lines, Port captain, Chief Officer and all other external customers as well as maintaining strong inter-departmental communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
