Senior Project Planner - Engineering & PMO

BAE Systems; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Canada seeks a Project Planner to manage task budgets and align budgets with the Control Account Manager. The role requires experience in engineering and planning with knowledge of scheduling systems like Primavera P6. You’ll be responsible for maintaining quality standards, supporting project phases, and controlling schedules. This position comes with an attractive salary, flexible working arrangements, and additional benefits including an RRSP company match for retirement savings.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance

Paid sick leave

Flexible working

Group health benefits

Life insurance

RRSP company match

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Planning/Scheduling processes.
• Experience in complex engineering or production environments.
• Skilled in Earned Value Management and modern scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Allocate task budgets and align work scope budgets.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance in execution.
• Support management with engagement during project phases.
• Participate in project/schedule reviews.
• Validate progress and complete forecasts to identify risks.
• Control project schedules and monitor reporting status.
• Translate ship designs into scheduling formats.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling knowledge

Engineering experience

Earned Value Management

Primavera P6

MSP

Education

Project Management Qualification

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Canada seeks a Project Planner to manage task budgets and align budgets with the Control Account Manager. The role requires experience in engineering and planning with knowledge of scheduling systems like Primavera P6. You’ll be responsible for maintaining quality standards, supporting project phases, and controlling schedules. This position comes with an attractive salary, flexible working arrangements, and additional benefits including an RRSP company match for retirement savings.