Job Description

Project Planner (12 month Contract)

Victoria, BC

2 Positions

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada's submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world's best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services. As well, we have expanded into the Canadian Nuclear Energy Industry. Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, is a leading nuclear services company with a growing national and global presence. Drawing on over 60 years of nuclear experience, Cavendish Nuclear provides specialized service solutions in Canada, with global capabilities across the entire nuclear life cycle.

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Our business relies on our people delivering their best day in and day out. As individuals, we all make a difference to our colleagues, our customers and others who we interact with on a daily basis. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the 'Being Babcock' principles that help make us great at what we do:

• Always strive to deliver
• Build great relationships based on trust
• Safeguard customers' reputations
• Never compromise on health and safety
• Challenge ourselves and each other
• Respect people and value their diversity
• Thrive on complexity
• Trust our people to deliver

We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze, vet, and interrogate work specifications to ensure a full and detailed understanding of customer requirements (including resource and material identification)
• Provide technical support for the contract bid preparation during the planning phase including:

• Work breakdown
• Specification clarification
• Identification of subcontracts
• Attending meetings as required
• Create manageable tasks and management activities utilizing custom software
• Investigate and compile a listing of surveys required by the work specification and determine whether or not the recommendations are covered by costed options
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and the client's agents
• Resolve conflicting project requirements through having a full understanding of client requirements
• Comply with all working practices, standards of discipline, safety, and quality
• When necessary, deputize for the Planning Supervisor and ensure that the direction of the department is followed in relation to strategic direction of the company
• Complete other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate brings:

• You have a minimum of 2 years' experience in one of the following areas: mechanical, electrical, or welding
• You have 3+ years relevant experience, including experience in a project management environment
• You hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent certification (an asset)
• You have experience in a production shipyard or have a Navy maintenance background (an asset)
• You have experience using IT systems to control work packages
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other project software
• You have the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Having experience with Royal Canadian Navy (or similar experience) operating systems would be considered an asset
• Proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning that you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Government of Canada with the final dose at least 14 days prior to your start date
• You are eligible for Canadian Secret Security Clearance, ITAR and Controlled Goods

Applicants, please apply online at

Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs:

• Contributions towards an employee's physical and mental health
• Wellness days
• Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Employee recognition and bonus programs
• Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues
• Relocation assistance for individuals and families

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.