Construction Work Planner

Black & McDonald; Clarington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance company in Ontario seeks a Construction Work Planner to join their Power Generation team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in project planning and management, with at least 8 years in related roles. Responsibilities include creating and managing work orders, preparing inspection plans, and assisting in estimating new bids. This role offers competitive health benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company paid health and dental benefits

Opportunity for ongoing professional development

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Team building events

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience in projects.
• Experience in planning work packages.
• Experience managing people and processes.

Responsibilities

• Create planned work orders in the work management system.
• Prepare inspection and test plans.
• Assist with new bid estimations for work planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Completion of Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Work Management software

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Construction Work Planner is located in Bowmanville and typically reports directly to the CWP Supervisor. The Construction Work Planner is responsible for understanding, walking down, and creating planned work orders in the work management system for the purpose of project implementation activities for various contracts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all Black and McDonald’s Quality Managed system procedures for work planning
• Interpret design documents for scope installation
• Preparation of inspection and test plans
• Work with Project Managers/teams to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate projects to ensure work packages are created, processed and delivered
• Conduct analysis to determine duration of project activities and identify interdependencies to meet project scope of work
• Provide support to other stakeholders and groups as required
• Follow all related Managed System Procedures as they relate to Construction/Maintenance work packages
• Assist with the estimation of new bids for the purposes of supplying hours for Work Planning functions
• Write Detailed work instructions to accomplish field implementation – this may include becoming familiar with and referencing to client station procedures, standards, and specifications
• Apply Knowledge of construction methods and station configuration to create the work task structure breakdown to implement the project
• Accumulate all the necessary technical documents for construction activities
• Preparing work packages for field execution as they relate to the appropriate trade groups
• Liaison with Design and supplier groups

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or College Technical Diploma in related discipline, or Apprenticeship training, or other related industrial education

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 8 years related experience with projects
• Experience in planning related discipline work packages
• Experience in managing people and processes
• Experience in electrical, mechanical and civil packages

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of people in a professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Literacy; MS Office, Work Planning or Work Management software tools
• Flexible team player with the ability to function independently while working in a team environment
• Knowledge of applicable laws, government regulation and documentation requirements to the role

WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives.
• Team building events
• Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development
• Rewards and recognition
• Scholarship Program for employee dependents

APPLICATION PROCESS

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.