Project Planner

VIA Rail Canada Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to modernizing transportation in Canada. As a Production Project Planner, you will play a crucial role in developing production plans and collaborating with various departments to ensure project success. This position offers a dynamic work environment where adaptability and decision-making are key. With a focus on sustainable mobility, you will contribute to meaningful projects that impact the future of transportation. If you are passionate about operations management and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• University degree or 5+ years of experience in production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans and schedules for overhaul projects.
• Coordinate equipment movements and maintain performance reports.

Skills

Operations Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Bilingual (oral and written)

Adaptability

Education

University degree in operations management, administration, or engineering

5+ years of experience in a production environment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WinProd

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

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Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $77,112 - $95,256

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 06/01/2025

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvements of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail means being part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Reporting to the Senior Master Planner, the Production Project Planner develops production plans in collaboration with the Project Manager and department managers to support, measure progress, and identify resource, space, and equipment needs for overhaul projects and other modifications.

Responsibilities:

1. Execute planning activities such as preparing schedules, communication, maintaining programs (EPM, Interal, Winprod, Elogbook, etc.), coordinating special requests, meeting targets, and evaluating upcoming risks to aid decision-making;
2. Schedule work on equipment based on established project targets, resource availability, and maximize work completed while equipment is out of service;
3. Coordinate with the planning team on equipment movements and transfers between centers for project needs, and work with Methods and Production to ensure sequence of operations is followed;
4. Participate in production meetings to identify targets and slippages, and develop, review, and communicate deviation and recovery plans;
5. Produce and develop performance reports to support department objectives, maintain spreadsheets tracking equipment status, and ensure all pertinent information is available;
6. Plan and coordinate modifications required by the Engineering department;
7. Coordinate with production, Control Centre, and planning team for equipment movements between centers;
8. Coordinate with the Controller on equipment sequencing for maintenance centers, ensuring work is completed as required.

Requirements:

1. University degree in operations management, administration, engineering, or equivalent, or +5 years of experience in a production environment, including 1-2 years in planning;
2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, WinProd;
3. Excellent communication and leadership skills;
4. Proficiency with advanced functions of Microsoft Excel and MS Project;
5. Bilingual (oral and written);
6. Fast thinker with good decision-making skills;
7. Adaptable to fast-paced, changing work priorities;
8. Knowledge of Power BI is an asset.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment equity employer and aim to reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We strive to remove barriers to employment accessibility and provide an inclusive, equitable work environment where everyone is valued and can reach their full potential.

If you need assistance to make the recruitment process or the position more accessible, please let us know. Alternative arrangements can be made upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. All information regarding accessibility will be kept confidential.

Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join our 3,000 employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable way to travel!