Junior Planner

The Junior Planner supports project planning scheduling and project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the Project Controls Lead Senior planners Project Managers  and Contractors the Junior Planner assists in developing maintaining and analyzing integrated project schedules to ensure successful project execution. The role contributes to schedule performance monitoring risk analysis earned value management and reporting to support informed project decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation maintenance and updating of integrated project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from various stakeholders including contractors consultants and project team members.
• Prepare and maintain labour histograms resource forecasts and manpower plans to support project execution.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule variances delays and recovery opportunities.
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path analysis float analysis and resource-loaded schedule reviews.
• Support schedule risk assessments Quantitative Risk Analyses
• Assist in the implementation and reporting of Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics and performance indicators.
• Analyze contractor schedules testing and commissioning schedules and provide recommendations to project leadership.
• Prepare project planning reports dashboards and performance updates for management and stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and present schedule updates risks constraints and recovery strategies.
• Maintain planning documentation assumptions logs and schedule change records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within project controls and planning processes.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Business Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in project planning scheduling project controls.
• Internship co-op or project support experience within construction energy utilities mining infrastructure or industrial projects is considered an asset.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of project scheduling principles and project controls methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and reporting.
• Understanding of WBS CBS resource loading and schedule development techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret project drawings execution plans and contractor schedules.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to schedule risk analysis tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis or similar software.
• Knowledge of project controls cost management and forecasting principles.
• CAPM PMP PMI-SP AACE or other project management certifications are considered assets.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you... 

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 
• Health spending account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 
• RRSP option with company matching 
• Annual learning and development budget 
• Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth 
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation flex and sick days   
• A flexible hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 
• Commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time