Lead Project Planner

Progesys is a company recognized for its expertise in managing industrial projects and their optimal transition from construction to operation. The company is based in Laval (Canada) since 2002 and has offices in the United States, the Middle East, Asia and South America.

Progesys is looking for a Lead Project Planner to work in a mining project in Vancouver.

As a Lead Project Planner, you will play a key leadership role in the successful execution of large-scale mining project. This position goes beyond schedule management, it requires providing strategic planning oversight, supporting project decision-making, and ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities throughout the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of 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 project visibility
• Analyze critical paths, identify scheduling risks and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation and recovery plans
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and performance against established baselines and milestones
• Generate and present schedule reports, KPIs, S-curves, progress analyses, and executive-level planning updates
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Support project forecasting, change management, and schedule impact analysis related to scope changes and delays
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners and planning teams while promoting planning best practices and standards
• Participate in risk workshops and support Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) activities to improve schedule reliability and project execution confidence
• Collaborate closely with Project Controls, Cost Control, Construction, and Operations teams to support successful project delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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
• Strong expertise with Primavera P6 is mandatory; experience with SAP or integrated project control systems is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of all project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, greenfield developments, brownfield expansions, and shutdown/turnaround projects
• 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 project teams and stakeholder
• PMP, AACE, or related project controls/planning certifications are considered strong assets

Our Benefits

In addition to offering a stimulating and dynamic work environment, we provide:

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment

💰 Competitive salary

🦷 Health and dental benefits from day one

💰 Referral bonus

👩‍🏫 A company that encourages professional development

🌍 International mobility

🚧 Large-scale projects

🧑‍💻 The opportunity to work closely with a team of curious and open-minded individuals

🏋️ On-site gym (Laval office)

Progesys is an equal opportunity employer and has an equal employment opportunity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.