Lead Planner

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

AECON Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to carry out equipment dismantling of Units 2 and 3 of the Pickering Nuclear Power Plant. The project involves removing the non-nuclear equipment and components from the Turbine Hall and Turbine Auxiliary Bay. The project consists of several phases: Planning, Execution and Closeout.

The Sr. Planner will support the project team in monitoring and controlling the EPCM planning and scheduling, cost control, estimating and change management of the project. The primary role will focus on planning and scheduling.

What You'll Do Here:

• Prepare, manage and monitor project schedules.
• Act in a support role to Project Management for establishing baselines, critical path analysis and forecasting while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Assist with coordinating the activities of project controls staff, including cost, schedule and estimating, in the performance of their assigned tasks as outlined in the project procedures and work instructions.
• Assume responsibility for assessing the accuracy of all reports and project deliverables.
• Assist in the development and presentation of project controls procedures to clients.
• Supervise the work of the planning and scheduling staff in their duties.
• Develop and maintain complex construction and engineering resource-loaded schedules in compliance with customer scheduling standards and protocols as specified in the contract.
• Develop and maintain the basis of schedule documenting all assumptions and parameters underpinning the baseline schedule.
• Develop rapport with other functions within the company.
• Participate in quarterly forecasts, annual business plans and budgets for the project.
• Participate in gathering the schedule information needed for claims and change requests.
• Participate in the creation of reporting systems to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in project setup, casting baseline budgets and setting up rules of credit to support earned value management; ensure WBS and CBS alignment.
• Liaise with Construction on scheduling and sequencing, assist in determining schedule priorities and support constructability reviews.
• Proactively identify schedule variances and logic gaps; facilitate the development of recovery plans and other remedial action plans.
• Regularly perform critical path analysis to flag delays and identify near-critical paths and parallel paths within the schedule.
• Maintain detailed baseline or schedule change logs to ensure the integrity of the performance measurement baseline.
• Support the change management process by analyzing trends and schedule impact assessments.
• Verify the accuracy of all planning and scheduling information, including confirmation that schedules have been properly coded and verified and that variances to the baseline have been addressed.
• Review and evaluate trends and their impact on project schedules.
• Support the change management process and registers.
• Assess progress measurement and develop and update progress curves for progress reporting.
• Assist in monitoring staff performance and quality of work by providing coaching, mentoring and training to project team members.
• Monitor project resource requirements and assist with delegating shift assignments accordingly.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and other project scheduling tools.
• Experience in an EPC environment is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Primavera Project Manager.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• People-oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
• A strong leader who can motivate and engage a team, with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups.
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to working in a team environment.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $121,000 - $171,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.