Junior Planner

Turnertownsend; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Learning & development budget

Professional memberships covered

Job summary

Turner Townsend is seeking a Junior Planner in Calgary, Canada to support project planning, scheduling, and project controls throughout the project lifecycle. You will work with the Project Controls Lead, Senior planners, Project Managers, and Contractors to develop and maintain integrated schedules for informed decision-making.

The role covers schedule performance monitoring, risk analysis, EVM reporting, and progress updates for management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, maintenance, and updating of integrated project schedules using scheduling tools.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from contractors, consultants and team members.
• Prepare labour histograms, resource forecasts, and manpower plans.

Skills

Scheduling principles

EVM concepts

WBS & CBS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

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.
• 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

• 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.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/