Sr. Planner

Aecon Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Sr. Planner to develop and maintain complex project schedules for major civil initiatives. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery and data integrity across the project lifecycle.

With 7–10 years of planning experience and advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and other tools, you will lead scheduling efforts, drive performance, and support project controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Civil) or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of planning experience on heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and manage complex programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with accountability.
• Proficient in project-planning software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate work scope into the overall project plan.
• Develop, maintain, and verify project schedules and data integrity.
• Create dashboards and progress reports for status updates.
• Analyze schedule variance, adjust baselines, and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Team leadership

Communication

In-person work readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Civil preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

TILOS

SAP

Hard Dollar

Power BI

Synchro

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint, improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

The Sr. Planner supports effective project delivery by developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and providing reliable schedule analysis to the project team. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and close coordination with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do Here

• Performs and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan.
• Reviews the representation of project scope in schedules.
• Develops and maintains all the required project schedules and ensures integrity of data across the entire project life cycle.
• Creates and implements key scheduling requirements such as bespoke activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries.
• Supports resource planning and analysis. Forecasts the requirement of various types of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, over the course of the project based on work front analysis.
• Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies accordingly.
• Establishes productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with construction, and reviews labor estimates for reasonableness.
• Prepares required progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates to all internal and external clients.
• Analyzes schedule variance, float, and trending, and monitors schedule KPIs.
• Develops progress measurement processes and analyzes progress and performance data.
• Manages schedule change notices, forecasts project impact, and implements corrective action when performance trends deviate from baseline.
• Performs audits on various schedules, including those produced by subcontractors, and prepares all required output documents.
• Collaborates with all cross-functional teams to maintain, add, or modify the schedule data and plans.
• Supports the schedule 5D integration process with the 3D model and cost, and reports outputs, including cash flow and sequence simulations.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative culture and environment that is open, inclusive, and respectful.
• Supervises, develops, and mentors project controls personnel (i.e., Project Planners and Planning Coordinators).

What You Bring To The Team

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (preferably in Civil Engineering), or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of planning experience in heavy civil major projects.
• Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects.
• Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability.
• Expert-level knowledge of project planning and scheduling software, which may include Primavera P6 and TILOS.
• SAP, Hard Dollar, Power BI, and Synchro knowledge will be an asset.
• Availability to work fully in person 5 days per week.

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

The expected pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.