Project Planner

EBC Inc.; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4 weeks of annual vacation

Flexible group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contributions

Telemedicine access

Training and development programs

Employee assistance program

Wellness and social committee

Company culture focused on respect and

Quality workmanship

Descripción de la vacante

EBC Inc. is a leading engineering and construction company active across Canada, delivering major infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, tunnels, and marine installations.

The Construction Planner/Scheduler will support project teams by developing, updating, and monitoring schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and industry standards. The role requires strong coordination with operations and a focus on timely delivery across the

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Planner/Scheduler.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 with WBS and coding.
• Knowledge of schedule quality audits and 4D scheduling software an asset.
• Scheduling certification is an asset.
• Bilingualism: English required; French an asset.
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance and valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, update, and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Develop complex schedules for major projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Promote standard scheduling practices across projects.
• Prepare weekly or on-demand progress reports and CPI/SPI indicators.
• Integrate information for detailed tracking of project execution.
• Coordinate planning activities with team members and operations.

Conocimientos

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Schedule risk analysis

Coordination with operations

Training and leadership

English (required)

French (asset)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Primavera P6

MS Project

Synchro 4D

Navisworks

DCMA 14-Point Assessment

Last Planner System (LPS)

PMI-SP

AACE PSP

Descripción del empleo

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, and marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets, along with our extensive expertise, allows us to play an active role in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), and the Site C hydroelectric power station near Fort St. John, BC.

Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well-being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.

Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in the development, updating, and monitoring of project schedules using industry-standard planning software (Primavera P6 and MS Project), while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Participate directly in the development of complex schedules for major projects.
• Be responsible for planning activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from bid preparation and design through procurement and project delivery.
• Ensure effective communication among all stakeholders involved in project delivery and work closely with project teams.
• Promote and standardize the use of project schedules through the development of project management practices and scheduling culture across projects.
• Integrate all required information to enable detailed tracking of every phase of project execution.
• Prepare weekly or on-demand progress reports and performance indicators (SPI, CPI).
• Develop cash flow curves and lead the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) within Primavera P6.
• Prepare the planning section of the monthly project progress report.
• Ensure the effective dissemination of schedule-related information, including schedule evolution, critical path status, delays, data analysis, and impacts on project delivery.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with scheduling software while maintaining close collaboration with operations teams throughout all project phases (bidding, execution, and claims management) to optimize and enhance business processes.
• Identify and monitor the project critical path.
• Develop project schedules and distribute them to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate planning activities with other team members.
• Ensure compliance with project management best practices.
• Attend meetings related to planning and scheduling activities.
• Attend site meetings as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Planner/Scheduler.
  
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (essential) including the use of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and coding
  
• systems. MS Project (an asset),
  
• Knowledge of schedule quality audits (DCMA 14-Point Assessment) and 4D scheduling software (Synchro 4D,
  
• Navisworks) is an asset.
  
• Scheduling certification is an asset (PMI-SP, AACE PSP).
  
• Risk management training is an asset.
  
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of the Last Planner System (LPS) in construction projects (an asset).
  
• Bilingualism: English required, French (an asset)
  
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance for projects requiring it.
  
• Valid driver’s license

Skills and attitudes required

• Strong team player with attention to detail, rigor, organizational skills, prioritization abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train and lead change.
  
• Curious and willing to think outside the box.
• Ability to coordinate activities effectively with other team member
• Commitment to applying project management best practices.
• Accountable and dependable.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility and availability when required
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong foundation in construction sequencing and project execution methodologies.
• Good knowledge of quantitative schedule risk analysis, schedule maintenance, change management, progress measurement and assessment, trend analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, make decisions, and provide direction to others to ensure the quality of project deliverables

Conditions offered by EBC

• 4 weeks of annual vacation
  
• Flexible group insurance program from day one
  
• Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP
  
• 24/7 access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
  
• Training and professional development programs
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Active social club and wellness committee
  
• Innovative, diverse, and collaborative work environment
  
• Company culture based on respect, integrity, and quality workmanship
  
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
  
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $90,000-$140,000 . Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.

In accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.

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