Senior Planner / Scheduler - Mining, Canada

Stantec

  • St. John's, NL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job description:At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.Your OpportunityAs Stantec's Mining group continues to grow, we have an opportunity for a Senior Planner/Scheduler to join our team in any of these locations - Sudbury, North Bay, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver, St. John's, Fredericton or Halifax. The Senior Planner/Scheduler reports to the Project Controls Manager but on a day-to-day basis works in collaboration with Project Managers and project teams.Your Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborating with Senior Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Schedulers, Cost Controllers and other team members including clients, the Senior Project Scheduler will: - Develop, maintain and analyze Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for complex study, detailed engineering, permitting and construction projects, including resource loading (labour & materials).Provide input and develop proposal schedules and bid documents to support business development.Engage in all activities associated with industry leading project planning, scheduling, forecasting, monitoring and critical path analysis methodologies.Coordinate with project managers, engineering leads, procurement specialists and all project stakeholders while developing project plans.Lead structured planning sessions with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, construction and operations.Use proven facilitation techniques to ensure stakeholder engagement and consensus on schedule logic, sequencing and resource allocationDevelop Basis of Schedules with assumptions, exclusions and risksMonitor and analyze project schedules to proactively identify potential baseline variances, impacts to milestones/deliverable completion dates, changes to resource requirements and feasibility of schedule execution. Collaborate with project teams to mitigate potential deviations.Review, analyze and monitor 3rd party schedule submissions for contract compliance, schedule quality and accuracy.Perform time impact and forensic schedule analyses relating to claims review.Provide input to weekly and monthly reports including narratives, schedule updates, forecasting, trending, analysis, opportunities and corrective actions.Perform Earned Value Analysis to determine productivity, understand project trends, and forecast realistic estimates based on data driven leading indicators.Participate in change management input to estimating, providing schedule impacts, “what-if” scenarios and updating baselines with approved changes and planning additional work.Conduct schedule risk assessments and analysesContribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and tools by integrating lessons learned and leveraging industry best practicesProvide ad-hoc reports, as directed by management.Teach and mentor junior staff, providing them with the opportunity to learn Planning, Scheduling, and software skills.Experience in engineering, underground mine development, and construction.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly excel, and other computer skills/software (SAP, PRISM, Etc.)Expert level experience developing engineering, procurement, and execution schedules, resource loading, and tracking project progress using Primavera P6.Must have a proven track record of positively contributing to a multi-disciplinary project design, procurement, and construction teamStrong task management skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing prioritiesHigh level organizational and planning skillsDemonstrated success in building trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholdersExcellent & demonstrated computer skills (i.e., Primavera, MS Office, MS Project, Adobe, SAP, etc.)Strong leadership, communicative, analytical and adaptability skillsMust be self-sufficient, self-motivated and the ability to multitaskEducation and ExperienceProfessional degree in engineering is considered an assetCompletion of a diploma or degree in a certified project management program is considered an asset10+ years of related experience in a project environment with a engineering and / or construction backgroundTypical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergizedPay Range:
  • Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 99,600.00 - Max Salary $ 149,500.00
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location: Canada | ON | Sudbury
Organization: BC-1695 Mining-CA Canada
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/08/2025 06:08:54
Req ID: 1001953
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