Project Planner

BAE Systems; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Planner, where you'll be integral to translating ship designs into actionable schedules and budgets. This role offers the chance to engage with key stakeholders and ensure quality standards while navigating through various project phases. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm empowers you to make a real difference in the industry. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including a company-matched retirement plan and flexible working options. If you're ready to contribute to dynamic projects in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Paid sick leave

Flexible working

Group health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of planning structures and principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate ship design into schedules, objectives, and budgets.
• Support delivery of network schedules and budget alignment.

Skills

Planning structures and principles

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationship experience

Experience in Defence or Engineering

Advanced IT skills

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description - Project Planner (00127034)

Project Planner - 00127034

Job Title: Project Planner

What you’ll be doing:

• Translation of the ship design into Level 1/Level 2 schedules, objective, resourcing & budget
• Support the delivery of an enabled network schedule in line with the Integrated Master Schedule, declared cardinal dates and quarterly look-ahead aspirations
• Support the allocation of task budgets & alignment of work scope budgets with Project/CAM (Control Account Manager) targets
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards within Plans and compliance to governance measures
• Provide key support and guidance to the CAM and IPT Managers through regular engagement and a visible presence “on the Floor” as the project moves through all phases, Engineering, Supply Chain, Build, Commissioning and Acceptance
• Be informed and able to validate, advise & question progress & completion forecasts, identifying schedule risk and required enablers

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS (Product Breakdown Structure)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable stakeholder relationship experience
• Experience in Defence or related Engineering or Production environment
• Detailed knowledge of the business phases of engineering, supply chain, Build, Commissioning and Acceptance
• Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of Primavera P6

You’ll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance – you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.

In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.

The Project team:

As a Scheduler you will be responsible for the development and definition of Project activities which allow the assigning of resource and application of workable objective within the planning toolset. Liaising directly with the key project stakeholders you will monitor feedback and report on the network schedules to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for the development & definition of Level 1 or Level 2 schedules from Statement of Work (SOW) / Project Control Account requirements aligning to the Naval Ships WBS.

The Scheduling team offers exciting career opportunities in this critical skill area and associated development activity. In this role you will be a key part of the PMO delivering on a dynamic programme.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: May 23rd ,2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.