Lead Project Planner

About the role

Progesys is seeking a Lead Project Planner to oversee the planning of a large‑scale mining project in Vancouver. The role provides strategic planning oversight across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain integrated Project Master Schedules (Levels 1–4) for major capital projects.
• Coordinate planning activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment and visibility.
• Analyze critical paths, identify scheduling risks and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation and recovery plans.
• Monitor project progress, productivity and performance against baselines and milestones, generating schedule reports, KPIs and executive‑level updates.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Support forecasting, change management and schedule impact analysis for scope changes and delays.
• Mentor junior planners and promote planning best practices and standards.
• Participate in risk workshops and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) activities to improve schedule reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Project Controls, Cost Control, Construction and Operations teams to support successful project delivery.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning for large‑scale industrial, mining or infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary project schedules in EPCM or owner‑side environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills with the ability to influence teams and stakeholders.
• Project management or planning certifications such as PMP or AACE are considered strong assets.

Required skills

• Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• SAP or other integrated project control systems (asset).
• Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) techniques.

What we offer

• Open and inclusive culture.
• Competitive salary.
• Health and dental benefits from day one.
• Referral bonus.
• Professional development opportunities.
• International mobility.
• Large‑scale projects.
• On‑site gym at the Laval office.