Vanterm Ship Planner

Global Terminal • Vancouver, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GCT is seeking a Ship Planner for their Vanterm Ship Planning Department. This is a unionized position represented by ILWU Local 502. The role involves day-to-day planning activities to maximize the overall production of container vessel operations.

Requirements

• High school graduation 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.
• Overtime may be required.
• 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 (SPARCS and N4), vessel stowing by moving containers in the system from the yard to the ship, and establishing work programs.
• Supporting the live vessel operation by communicating clearly and concisely with the Operations Superintendent, Forepersons, and labour, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED