Sr. Planner

Requisition ID: 101380 

Job Category: Project Controls 

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for leading project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and schedule performance across complex engineering and construction projects. You will work closely with Project Controls, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and external contractors to develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules that support successful project execution.

In this role, you will lead planning and scheduling activities, ensure adherence to Hatch project controls standards and best practices, and provide guidance and mentorship to members of the planning team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project planning and scheduling personnel.
• Assign and manage planning resources to meet project objectives and deliverables.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

Project Planning & Schedule Development

• Develop, maintain, and manage project master schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate planning workshops and schedule review meetings with project stakeholders.
• Establish project baselines and critical path schedules.
• Develop and maintain Level 1, 2, and 3 schedules as required.
• Identify and incorporate key engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and vendor milestones.
• Support schedule risk assessments and integrate approved mitigation measures and contingencies into project plans.
• Maintain schedule basis documentation and planning assumptions.

Schedule Monitoring & Controls

• Monitor project performance against approved baselines and identify schedule risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Maintain and optimize project schedules to support project objectives.
• Generate schedule updates, progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and performance metrics.
• Monitor critical and near-critical paths and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain resource, labor, and commodity loading profiles.
• Establish and monitor Required-on-Site (ROS) dates for equipment, materials, and contractor activities.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

• Develop and maintain progress measurement systems and reporting processes.
• Produce progress curves, earned value metrics, and schedule performance reports.
• Collect, validate, and analyze progress information from engineering, procurement, construction, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to the Project Controls Manager and project leadership team.

Change Management

• Assess schedule impacts resulting from approved project changes.
• Update and optimize schedules to reflect approved scope, schedule, and execution changes.
• Identify areas of potential concern and recommend mitigation strategies.

Procurement & Contractor Interface

• Provide scheduling input into procurement strategies, bid documentation, and contractor reporting requirements.
• Participate in bid reviews and evaluations from a planning and scheduling perspective.
• Review contractor and vendor schedules and provide recommendations to project leadership.
• Monitor vendor and contractor performance against contractual schedule commitments.

Safety

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety and Hatch's safety culture.
• Promote safe work practices and proactively identify and address safety concerns.
• Support behavioral-based safety initiatives and incident reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Hatch safety procedures, standards, and protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 8-12+ years of planning and scheduling experience within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising planning and scheduling teams.
• Advanced knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project controls methodologies.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction project delivery.
• Knowledge of estimating, cost control, risk management, and project management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting large EPCM, mining, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with contract administration and commercial project controls.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.