Lead Project Planner

Progesys Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits from day one

Referral bonus

Professional development opportunities

On-site gym in Laval

Job summary

Progesys Inc is seeking a Lead Project Planner for a mining project in Vancouver. This role involves key leadership in project execution, focusing on strategic planning oversight and schedule management across project phases.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning for large-scale industrial projects and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Strong expertise with Primavera P6 is mandatory.

Benefits include competitive salary, health and dental benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning for large-scale industrial, mining, or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of all project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.
• PMP, AACE, or related project controls/planning certifications are considered strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of integrated Project Master Schedules for major capital projects.
• Coordinate planning activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Analyze critical paths, identify scheduling risks and propose recovery plans.

Skills

Project planning for large-scale industrial projects

Expertise with Primavera P6

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Progesys is a company recognized for its expertise in managing industrial projects and their optimal transition from construction to operation. The company is based in Laval (Canada) since 2002 and has offices in the United States, the Middle East, Asia and South America.

Progesys is looking for a Lead Project Planner to work in a mining project in Vancouver.

As a Lead Project Planner, you will play a key leadership role in the successful execution of large-scale mining project. This position goes beyond schedule management, it requires providing strategic planning oversight, supporting project decision-making, and ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities throughout the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated Project Master Schedules (Levels 1–4) for major capital projects
• Coordinate planning activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment and project visibility
• Analyze critical paths, identify scheduling risks and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation and recovery plans
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and performance against established baselines and milestones
• Generate and present schedule reports, KPIs, S-curves, progress analyses, and executive-level planning updates
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Support project forecasting, change management, and schedule impact analysis related to scope changes and delays
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners and planning teams while promoting planning best practices and standards
• Participate in risk workshops and support Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) activities to improve schedule reliability and project execution confidence
• Collaborate closely with Project Controls, Cost Control, Construction, and Operations teams to support successful project delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning for large-scale industrial, mining, or infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Strong expertise with Primavera P6 is mandatory; experience with SAP or integrated project control systems is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of all project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, greenfield developments, brownfield expansions, and shutdown/turnaround projects
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary project schedules in EPCM or owner-side environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence project teams and stakeholder
• PMP, AACE, or related project controls/planning certifications are considered strong assets

Benefits

In addition to offering a stimulating and dynamic work environment, we provide:

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Competitive salary
• Health and dental benefits from day one
• Referral bonus
• A company that encourages professional development
• International mobility
• Large-scale projects
• The opportunity to work closely with a team of curious and open-minded individuals
• On-site gym (Laval office)

Progesys is an equal opportunity employer and has an equal employment opportunity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.