Junior Project Planner

bba; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a project planner to prepare and monitor project schedules. The role requires a college diploma or university degree and at least three years of experience. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Suite is essential, alongside advanced English and French language skills. This position offers a full range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Annual premium program for regular employees

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience, ideally in the industrial or mining sectors.
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office Suite and Primavera P6.
• Advanced English and French skills to facilitate collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update schedules for all project phases.
• Ensure project planning and monitoring using Primavera P6.
• Produce progress reports and performance indicators.

Skills

Project scheduling

Team collaboration

Critical path analysis

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

Type of position

Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is currently seeking a project planner. Under the supervision of a senior planner, your role will consist of preparing and monitoring schedules.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Responsibilities

• Develop and update schedules for all project phases: engineering, procurement, logistics, construction and commissioning
• Ensure project planning, organization and monitoring using tools like Primavera P6
• Analyze the critical path, risks and opportunities, and prepare recommendations for the project or study manager
• Produce progress reports and performance indicators
• Update schedules, both weekly and monthly
• Prepare reports and maintain ties with project management to plan activities and project scheduling
• Maintain all planning and progress reports
• Propose solutions to project managers to correct identified gaps and adhere to schedules
• Exercise independent judgement in selecting, filing, compiling and analyzing data from various sources
• Carry out all other related tasks that could help deliver projects

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results‑driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• College diploma or university degree
• At least three years of relevant experience, ideally in the industrial or mining sectors
• Knowledge of design and construction processes
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office Suite and Primavera P6
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: available to travel
• Asset: experience with EPCM projects

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% women on our teams
  • And much more!
• Custom training and development plans

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one ofCanada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender‑neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.