Senior Planner

JDS Energy & Mining Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Energy & Mining Inc. seeks a Senior Planner to lead planning and scheduling across mining and EPCM projects, from engineering through commissioning.

You will build and maintain integrated schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with cost, scope, and quality standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on scheduling expertise, and the ability to mentor junior planners while coordinating with Field Engineering, Procurement, Permitting, and Site Operations to reflect

Qualifications

• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling and data management.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Experience leading planning teams and coordinating cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WBS and detailed schedules across EPCM projects.
• Perform critical path analysis and what-if planning to identify risks.
• Integrate cost and schedule data using earned value management.
• Prepare progress reports and schedule narratives for leadership.
• Mentor junior planners and coordinate with site operations.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling & Planning

Critical Path Analysis

Earned Value Management

Team Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job description

Summary

The Senior Planner will lead planning and scheduling activities across mining and EPCM construction projects, from engineering through construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate has a proven track record building and maintaining integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with cost, scope, and quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise in Primavera P6, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to support sound, timely decision-making.

Responsibilities

The Senior Planner will be responsible for the following functions:

Schedule Development & Baselines:

• Develop and maintain the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and detailed schedules in Primavera P6, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Establish schedule baselines and manage the change control process for schedule revisions.
• Build resource- and cost-loaded schedules in coordination with Cost Control and discipline leads.

Schedule Analysis & Forecasting:

• Perform critical path analysis, look-ahead scheduling, and scenario / what-if planning to identify risks and flexibility in the plan.
• Monitor progress and forecast completion dates, flagging variances and potential delays early.
• Support delay analysis and schedule impact assessments for change orders and claims.

Cost & Schedule Integration:

• Integrate schedule and cost data using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Coordinate with Cost Control to align progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting.

Communication & Reporting:

• Prepare progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, and schedule narratives for project leadership and clients.
• Present schedule status and risks at project review meetings and planning workshops.
• Maintain formal documentation of schedule baselines, revisions, and approvals.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior planners/schedulers; review their work for quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with Field Engineering, Procurement, Permitting, and Site Operations to ensure schedules reflect real site conditions and constraints.