Company Description
Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.
For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canadaās most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.
We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Planner to join our Mining team, based out of Leroy, SK. The Senior Planner will be responsible for accountable for the development, integration, control, and recovery of construction, completions and commissioning schedules for large, complex capital projects. This role provides seniorālevel leadership in planning, including site sequencing, resource loading, productivity analysis, and schedule recovery. The Senior Planner ensures activities are fully integrated with inputs to support safe, efficient, and predictable field execution.
This position supports siteābased teams and provides expert planning guidance to project and client leadership throughout all phases of construction, completions and commissioning execution.
Please note: This position is not eligible for a relocation subsidy or livingāout allowance. This is a campābased role with the option of either a 5/2 or 10/4 rotation.
This project position is scheduled to end August 2027
Hatch and Bantrel have formed the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering, procurement construction and commissioning on the Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. After successfully completing the Definition Phase Study for the project, the HBJV is currently carrying out the Detailed Engineering Phase for the Processing, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) and Mining Areas of the 4.5 Mtpa Stage 1 Potash Mine. With a published TIC of US $5.3-5.7 Billion this will represent one of the largest projects and private investments in Canada. The HBJV will use a hybrid of best-in-class new developing technologies and systems as well as the proven HBJV suite of tools to execute this exciting project.
Join us in this full time role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Planning & Execution
Lead the development and integration of construction, completions and commissioning execution schedules, including sequencing, workface planning, and installation logic across all disciplines.
Establish, analyze, and maintain milestones and ensure schedule logic supports site execution strategies and contractual requirements.
- Review construction activities to confirm schedules support safe, efficient, and constructible work execution.
Coordinate the timely and complete acquisition of scope definition, quantities, and field data required to support planning.
Resource Loading & Productivity
Plan and organize completions and commissioning resource loading and leveling, including craft labor, supervision, and support personnel.
Coordinate development of bulk commodity release and installation curves aligned with construction, completions and commissioning sequencing.
Perform and validate productivity analyses, establishing productivity bases in coordination with Project Management.
Review labor and staffing estimates for reasonableness and alignment with execution strategies.
Schedule Controls, Analysis & Recovery
Monitor and report critical path and schedule performance for the total project.
Lead schedule impact analyses and prepare Schedule Impact Reports.
Develop, evaluate, and lead schedule recovery plans, including analysis of additional resources, resequencing, or shift work required to regain schedule.
- Identify schedule constraints arising from interdisciplinary, site, or access limitations and recommend corrective actions.
Integration & Stakeholder Interface
Ensure total integration of schedule activities across engineering, procurement, construction, completions and commissioning.
Interface with Bantrel management and client counterparts on planning and schedule matters.
Support proposal planning, bid evaluations, and vendor discussions as required, with a focus on execution risk and schedule viability.
Leadership & Capability Development
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and on‑the‑job training to planners and schedulers.
- Participate in performance reviews, interviews, and hiring recommendations when delegated.
Support the development and continuous improvement of planning standards, procedures, and historical data.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing commissioning planning and scheduling functions on large mining EPC/EPCM projects.
- 12+ years of experience on major capital commissioning projects, including site-based execution in camp or rotational environments.
- Extensive experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing commissioning, planning and scheduling functions on large EPC/EPCM projects.
- Strong knowledge of commissioning sequencing, field execution, productivity analysis, and schedule recovery techniques.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience directing and mentoring planning personnel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present schedule information to construction, project, and client leadership.
Preferred
- Experience in camp‑based or rotational commissioning environments.
- Advanced proficiency in commissioning scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
- Broad understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, and commissioning workflows as they relate to site execution.
Additional Information
Why Join Bantrel?
We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.
Please note: This salary range is specific to this opportunity and location. Similar roles in other locations or projects may have different compensation ranges based on market conditions and role requirements.
Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here.
As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driverās Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.
Department: Project Controls ManagementMarket Segment: Energy