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Senior Planner / Scheduler - Mining, Canada


Company : Stantec


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-10-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Planner / Scheduler - Mining, Canada role at StantecAt Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we dont just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the worldwe do it sustainably. Were helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.Join our team of mining professionals and youll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. Youll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.Your OpportunityAs Stantec's Mining group continues to grow, we have an opportunity for a Senior Planner/Scheduler to join our team in any of these locations - Sudbury, North Bay, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver, St. John's, Fredericton or Halifax. The Senior Planner/Scheduler reports to the Project Controls Manager but on a day-to-day basis works in collaboration with Project Managers and project teams.Your Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborating with Senior Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Schedulers, Cost Controllers and other team members including clients, the Senior Project Scheduler will: - Develop, maintain and analyze Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for complex study, detailed engineering, permitting and construction projects, including resource loading (labour & materials).Provide input and develop proposal schedules and bid documents to support business development.Engage in all activities associated with industry leading project planning, scheduling, forecasting, monitoring and critical path analysis methodologies.Coordinate with project managers, engineering leads, procurement specialists and all project stakeholders while developing project plans.Lead structured planning sessions with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, construction and operations.Use proven facilitation techniques to ensure stakeholder engagement and consensus on schedule logic, sequencing and resource allocationDevelop Basis of Schedules with assumptions, exclusions and risksMonitor and analyze project schedules to proactively identify potential baseline variances, impacts to milestones/deliverable completion dates, changes to resource requirements and feasibility of schedule execution. Collaborate with project teams to mitigate potential deviations.Review, analyze and monitor 3rd party schedule submissions for contract compliance, schedule quality and accuracy.Perform time impact and forensic schedule analyses relating to claims review.Provide input to weekly and monthly reports including narratives, schedule updates, forecasting, trending, analysis, opportunities and corrective actions.Perform Earned Value Analysis to determine productivity, understand project trends, and forecast realistic estimates based on data driven leading indicators.Participate in change management input to estimating, providing schedule impacts, what-if scenarios and updating baselines with approved changes and planning additional work.Conduct schedule risk assessments and analysesContribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and tools by integrating lessons learned and leveraging industry best practicesProvide ad-hoc reports, as directed by management.Teach and mentor junior staff, providing them with the opportunity to learn Planning, Scheduling, and software skills.Your Capabilities and CredentialsExperienced with engineering, underground mine development and construction.Familiar with environmental and regulatory requirementsExpert level experience developing engineering, procurement and execution schedules, resource loading and forecasting and tracking project progress using Primavera P6.Must have a proven track record of positively contributing to a multi-disciplinary project design, procurement and construction team.Strong task management skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities across multiple projects.Demonstrated success in building trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholdersStrong leadership, communicative, analytical and adaptability skills.Proficiency with MS 365 Office suite, particularly Excel. Skills & experience with other software solutions (SAP, Oracle, Contruent, InEight, Etc.) are also desirable.Experience with Artificial Intelligence platforms is desirable.Must be self-sufficient, self-motivated and possess the ability to multitask.Education and ExperienceProfessional degree in engineering is considered an assetCompletion of a diploma or degree in a certified project management program is considered an assetCompletion of AACE PSP certification is an asset10+ years of related experience in a project environment with an engineering and / or construction backgroundOtherThis role is typical of hybrid office environments, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work (if required) may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.Pay RangeLocations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 99,600.00 - Max Salary $ 149,500.00Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr