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Planner

@ Sarens

British Columbia

Full-time
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Overview

Sarens is hiring a full-time Planner in Vancouver to coordinate operators, riggers, drivers, equipment, transport and timing so each job has the right resources on time. The role involves daily dispatch, liaison with operations, fleet, field teams and clients, and reporting to branch management.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan operators, riggers, drivers, equipment and transport
  • Coordinate equipment availability, repairs and certification with Fleet
  • Process daily work orders and certify timesheets
  • Liaise with internal and external clients on schedules
  • Keep dispatch software and site-access information current

Requirements summary:

  • Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
  • Clear and professional communication
  • Good administrative skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to safety, quality and compliance
  • Preferred: planning or dispatch in crane, heavy lifting or transport

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Employer posting date
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

DepartmentTransportation & driving
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Job description
Organised – Decisive – Solution-oriented

As a Planner in Vancouver, Canada, you’ll be at the centre of our daily operations. You’ll bring people, equipment, transport and timing together to make sure every job has the right resources at the right moment. You’ll work closely with operations, fleet, field teams and clients, always keeping safety, quality and efficiency in focus. It’s a hands-on coordination role where strong planning makes a visible difference.

Join the force behind #NOTHING TOO HEAVY, NOTHING TOO HIGH

Your Job In a Nutshell

  • Plan and optimise operators, riggers, drivers, equipment, transport and travel based on operational requirements.
  • Match incoming orders with available internal resources and arrange external resources when needed.
  • Coordinate equipment availability, repairs, certification and maintenance with Fleet.
  • Act as a key contact for operators, riggers and drivers, making sure they receive the right information on time.
  • Check that assigned operators meet client and job-specific requirements.
  • Liaise with internal and external clients about schedules and operational activities.
  • Process daily work orders and certify timesheets for approval.
  • Keep dispatch software, equipment registrations and site-access information accurate and up to date.
  • Support leave and absence planning in line with operational needs and local procedures.
  • Follow Sarens SHEQ standards, policies and instructions, as well as applicable local legislation.
  • Support continuous improvement and safe, efficient ways of working.
  • Contribute to training, competence management and recruitment where relevant.
  • Work closely with the local operational team and report on planning matters to branch management.

About You

You know that good planning is about more than filling a schedule. It’s about seeing what is coming, setting priorities and keeping people informed. You stay organised when plans change and communicate clearly with field teams, colleagues and clients.

What You Bring

  • Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
  • A practical, solution-oriented approach to changing operational needs.
  • Clear and professional communication skills.
  • Confidence working with operational teams, clients and external suppliers.
  • Good administrative skills and attention to detail.
  • A strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
  • The ability to coordinate people, equipment and schedules effectively.
  • Preferred: Experience in planning or dispatch within crane operations, heavy lifting, specialised transport, construction, logistics or another equipment-intensive operation.
YOU GIVE SOME, YOU GET SOME

Bring your planning skills, ownership and drive. In return, you’ll join Team Blue, where safety, technical excellence and teamwork are central to how we work.

You Can Expect

  • A market-conform salary according to your seniority in the position.
  • A role with real ownership and direct impact on daily operations.
  • Exposure to technically challenging heavy-lifting and transport activities.
  • Training and development to strengthen your skills and support your career.
  • A team where safe execution, reliability and continuous improvement matter.

Ready to bring people, equipment and planning together in Vancouver? Join Team Blue and #OwnYourFuture.

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