Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Planner / Scheduler (Intermediate). Reporting to the Manager of Project Controls, this position be based at our construction site in northern Saskatchewan. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you
The Role
This position will be site based at our construction project in northern Saskatchewan. It is currently operating on a rotational schedule of 14 x 14.
If you are looking to build upon your career and continue to develop your skills in the mining and consulting industries, we want to hear from you.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is one of Canada’s longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907 with a presence in Saskatchewan for over 60 years – The Saskatoon office is the Potash Centre of Excellence and leaders in uranium, lithium and other base metals with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the integrated project schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
- Guide contractors in the development and maintenance of detailed construction schedules and look-ahead plans in support of project execution.
- Collect, validate, and update engineering, procurement, and construction progress information from project teams and contractors.
- Review contractor schedule updates and progress reports for scope completeness, logic, and consistency with project requirements.
- Monitor engineering deliverables, procurement activities, material deliveries, permits, and construction progress, and communicate potential schedule impacts to project management.
- Conduct regular field visits to verify construction progress and support progress measurement activities.
- Track schedule performance, identify delays and constraints, and assist with schedule impact assessments and recovery planning.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of project progress measurement and reporting systems.
- Participate in schedule review and coordination meetings with contractors, client representatives, construction personnel, and project team members.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule information is current and accurately reflected in the project schedule.
- Develop short-term look-ahead schedules and work plans to support construction execution.
- Prepare bi-weekly and monthly schedule reports, including progress updates, milestone status, critical path activities, look-ahead schedules, and comparisons against baseline schedules.
- Maintain a working knowledge of project scope, contracts, execution plans, and company planning and scheduling procedures.
- Support commissioning and turnover planning activities by tracking system completion status and schedule milestones.
- Work effectively in a remote northern Saskatchewan site environment on a rotational schedule and collaborate with both site and home-office personnel.
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized institution and / or PMI or AACE certification or technical diploma
- 5 - 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling experience in an EPCM environment together with related construction field experience, preferably in mining
- Strong oral and written communication as well as inter-personal and presentation skills
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
- Hands on knowledge of schedule risk analysis software such as Primavera Risk analysis would be an asset
- Additional experience in project reporting, cost control, procurement, contract administration, and construction management support would be considered an asset
- Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
- Must successfully complete and pass a site-specific pre-access drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment.
- Candidates who will be required to drive on behalf of the company must provide a current (e.g., issued within the last 30 days) acceptable driver's abstract/driving record covering the previous three years.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
