Paint Planner

The Paint Planner is responsible for understanding and coordinating all paint specifications throughout the construction lifecycle, from stripe coating through to final coat application. This role ensures all coating requirements, inspection and testing hold points, and quality control activities are accurately incorporated into the schedule. 

By integrating paint activities into detailed construction plans, the Paint Planner supports efficient sequencing of work, minimizes delays, and enables painting operations to be executed safely, effectively, and in alignment with project milestones. The role requires close collaboration with production, quality, and inspection teams to ensure coating work is planned and completed in accordance with technical specifications and project requirements.

• Interpret contract documentation and technical drawings to define scope, budget, and schedule.


• Create high-quality job packs that enable efficient execution of work.


• Ensure accurate activity breakdowns, logical sequencing, and resource budgeting in Primavera P6.


• Identify and report material stock discrepancies, collaborating with Scheduling, Planning, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams.


• Providing trade-specific support to Planning and Production teams.


• Maintain tracking tools to support production scheduling and progress monitoring.

• Post-secondary degree, ideally in a technical, engineering, or related discipline.
  • Trade Certificate or Red Seal designation (asset).
• 2–5 years of planning or trade experience, preferably in naval shipbuilding or repair environment.
• Ability to interpret trade related drawings.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Excel, Aveva, or AutoCAD considered an asset.
• Knowledge of naval repair methods considered an asset.
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications (White, Yellow, or Green Belt) are 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.