Junior Planner

Turner & Townsend; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

RRSP matching

Learning & development budget

Professional membership/license fee

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Calgary is seeking a Junior Planner to support project planning, scheduling, and controls across the project lifecycle. You will work with the Project Controls Lead, Senior planners, and Contractors to develop and maintain integrated schedules and provide dashboards and progress reports.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field and 2–5 years' experience in planning and scheduling, with proficiency in Excel and scheduling software such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, PM, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling and controls.
• Internship or co-op experience in construction, energy, utilities, mining, infrastructure or industrial projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update integrated project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Prepare labour histograms, resource forecasts and manpower plans.
• Monitor progress against baselines and identify variances and recovery opportunities.
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path and resource-loaded schedule reviews.
• Assist in Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and metrics.
• Analyze contractor schedules and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards and performance updates for management.
• Participate in project meetings and present schedule updates and risks.
• Maintain planning documentation and change records.
• Support continuous improvement in project controls and planning processes.

Skills

Scheduling basics

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Job description

• Department: Energy and natural resources

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world

Job Description

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.
• 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

• Bachelor's 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

What's 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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.