Planner/Scheduler - Senior

Hatch Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm based in Calgary is seeking a Senior Planner to lead project scheduling efforts. The successful candidate will develop master project schedules, manage planners, and ensure safety compliance. Requirements include a degree in engineering, 5-8 years of planning experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6. This role is a chance to work on impactful projects and drive successful outcomes in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a managerial role + 5-8 years as a planner in multi-discipline projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with estimating, tendering, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master project schedule to meet objectives.
• Manage and mentor planners/schedulers.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety protocols.
• Create and refine detailed schedules, identifying critical paths.
• Track progress, generate reports, and resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage vendor and contractor schedules.
• Update schedules and address impacts when changes occur.
• Calculate earned value and monitor project performance.

Skills

Technical knowledge of project management principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

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Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:97429

Job Category:Project Controls

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise inmining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you passionate about project planning and driving successful outcomes? Join our team as aSenior Planner, where you’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring progress is tracked, and mentoring a talented planning team. We are looking for Senior Planners to be based from our Calgary, Saskatoon and Mississauga offices.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Project Planning:Develop and maintain the master project schedule to meet objectives.
• Team Leadership:Manage and mentor planners/schedulers, ensuring they have the tools and skills to succeed.
• Safety First:Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety protocols.
• Schedule Development:Create and refine detailed schedules, identify critical paths, and set baselines.
• Monitor & Report:Track progress, generate reports, and resolve scheduling issues.
• Vendor Coordination:Manage vendor and contractor schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
• Change Management:Update schedules and address impacts when changes occur.
• Progress Measurement:Calculate earned value and monitor project performance.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years in a managerial role + 5–8 years as a planner in multi-discipline projects
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of project management principles
• Proficiency inPrimavera P6
• Familiarity with estimating, tendering, and risk management

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.