Senior Planner

Mace; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a skilled Construction Planner for the GO Expansion program, the largest transit infrastructure project in Canada. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in construction planning specifically within the railway industry and will be responsible for leading project strategies and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful implementation and execution of construction activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in construction planning for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading development and implementation of project planning strategies.
• Collaborating with teams to optimize construction sequencing.
• Conducting feasibility studies and impact assessments.

Skills

Construction Planning

Logistics Planning

Resource Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:

The GO Expansion program is the largest transit infrastructure program in Canada. The program will transform rail services in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) providing two-way all-day train service to the region and improving passenger experience with quieter and faster electric locomotives. The GO Expansion program includes early works, off-corridor station and infrastructure upgrades as well as an On-Corridor program to deliver new tracks, platforms, facilities, grade separations and electrification.

MCS is partnering with partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the GO Expansion program. MCS’ mission is to transform the GO rail network into a rapid rail system through the delivery of the GO expansion program and to provide exemplary support to Metrolinx. As Metrolinx’s program delivery partner, the team will achieve this by facilitating the creation of outstanding organizational capability in program management and simultaneously bring our global and local expertise to successful delivery of the GO Expansion program.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

This role will report to the Head of Planning.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading the development and implementation of the project's planning and construction strategies, across the corridor.
• Collaborating with project teams and external stakeholders to identify and optimize construction sequencing, logistics, and resource allocation.
• Conducting feasibility studies and impact assessments to ensure effective planning and staging of construction activities.
• Coordinating with various teams to develop construction schedules, phasing plans, and mitigation measures.
• Planning of engineering trains, access and possessions, reduce possession related cost due to engineering trains, Increase efficiency of engineering access.
• Attending planning meetings ensuring effect planning is done to reduce safety, maximize performance of engineering possessions.
• Chair integration and deconfliction and readiness meetings for engineering possessions.
• Monitoring and updating the project's planning and staging activities based on changing requirements and constraints.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in construction planning and staging for large infrastructure projects, preferably in the railway industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, logistics planning, and resource management
• Familiarity with construction methodologies, safety regulations, and environmental considerations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

You’ll Also Have:

• Create the environment for successful implementation of processes.
• Ability to contribute to the establishment of a behavioral charter and capability to drive the agreed. behavioral values through MCS and the wider program team.
• Respectfully listens to others and considers all views presented.
• Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback.
• Puts team success above own interests.
• Monitors work assignments for adherence to timelines and compliance with policies and processes.

“The estimated salary for this position is $125,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.”

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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