Project Planning/Scheduling Engineering Senior Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto, Mississauga; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flextime and Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Canada is seeking a Project Planner to join our Mississauga-based team. The role blends administrative and strategic tasks to support complex project schedules in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop, maintain, and optimize schedules with Primavera P6, manage resource loading, and produce TIAs and KPI dashboards using Power BI. Collaboration with project stakeholders is essential to deliver on-time, within-budget results.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant project planning experience.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and schedule development.
• Experience with dependency logic and critical path analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize complex project schedules.
• Create and manage resource-loaded schedules (manpower, equipment, cost allocation).
• Prepare Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments.
• Import/export and integrate schedules across platforms ensuring data integrity.
• Develop Power BI dashboards for project KPIs and trends.

Skills

Schedule analysis

Deadline pressure

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

Ontario P.Eng desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

TILOS

Acumen FUSE

Job description

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Job ID: R0136167. Date Posted: 2026-07-24. Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science. Job Schedule: Full time. Remote: No.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Project Planner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is currently based in Mississauga, Canada.

Accountabilities

Ability to support project teams by providing schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decision‑making.

Expert‑level proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including development, maintenance, and optimization of complex project schedules.

Ability to create and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment, and cost allocation for accurate forecasting and progress tracking.

Strong experience preparing Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments, with the ability to model scenarios and evaluate schedule impacts.

Skilled in importing, exporting, and integrating schedules across multiple platforms and data sources while ensuring data integrity and version control.

Advanced capability in Power BI, including creation of dashboards, data modeling, and visual analytics for reporting project KPIs and performance trends.

Proficient in TILOS (Time‑Location/Linear Scheduling) for linear infrastructure projects (pipelines, rail, transmission lines, etc.) to optimize sequencing and mitigate space/time conflicts.

Strong understanding of project controls interfaces, including cost control, risk management, procurement, and engineering workstreams.

Assist Lead Planner with the attendance of meetings with the customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues, ensuring that company interests are fully represented.

Monitor work in progress to ensure that work is executed in compliance with the requirements of the contract and schedule.

Execution of other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager.

Required Skills & Experience (MUST-HAVE minimum requirements)

• 5 to 8 years of relevant project planning experience
• Strong experience with using Primavera P6
• Ability to use Microsoft Project
• Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical path
• Highly motivated and adaptable to a time‑sensitive environment in order to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies
• Must be able to meet deadlines and effectively handle pressures associated with this role
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, Project constituents, third parties and general public

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience with rail construction projects or with large infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen FUSE, Other)
• Excellent understanding of project management techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in liaising with project stakeholders in the development of project schedules, while identifying milestones and critical paths.

Education & Qualification

• Degree in Business or Engineering, Ontario P.Eng desirable.
• Clear Criminal Background Check

Salary Range

Salary Range - CAD $101,842.00 - CAD $152,763.00

The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation.
• Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Environment

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Company Information

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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