Posted 23 days ago
Master Planner, Major Projects
@ VIA Rail Canada
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
VIA Rail Canada is hiring a Senior LDRR Planner, based primarily in Montreal, to coordinate integrated master schedules for its national rolling stock renewal program. The role requires at least 7 years of large-scale project planning, a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration, and a master's in a relevant field. Full-time permanent, salary $96,000 to $105,000 per year, application deadline November 20, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Integrate internal and external project schedules into a master plan
- Maintain the master schedule and track progress and risks
- Develop the overall resource plan and identify capacity gaps
- Facilitate stakeholder planning sessions and optimize schedules
- Serve as planning and capacity subject matter expert, including Monte Carlo analyses
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 7 years of large-scale project planning experience
- Bachelor's in Engineering or Business Administration
- Master's in a relevant field
- Expertise in capacity management and risk analysis
- Knowledge of railway industry and rolling stock manufacturing
- Fluent French and English
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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VIA Rail Canada
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VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates 454 train departures weekly on a 12,500-km network, connecting over 400 Canadian communities. With over 3,000 employees, VIA Rail carried more than 5 million passengers in 2019. Also, we’re helping to build a better future through innovative projects that protect the environment and help boost the Canadian economy.
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- Reported office locations
- 3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 500, Montreal, Québec H3B 2C9, CA
- Business categories
- Logistics
- Association
- Other recorded names
- VIA Rail Canada
- Specialties
- Travel
- transportation
- passenger
- tourism
- vacation
- Canada
- leisure
- tours
- national railway
- transport en commun
- ferroviaire
- mobilité durable
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- 0
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VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Québec |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1977 |
| Specialties | TraveltransportationpassengertourismvacationCanadaleisuretoursnational railwaytransport en commun |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Reference Number : 1427
Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $96 000 - $105 000
Number of positions to be filled : 1
Application Deadline : 11/20/2026
Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.
At VIA Rail, we are shaping the future of passenger rail transportation in Canada. Our Long-Distance, Regional and Remote Services (LDRR) connect cities and Indigenous communities, while offering iconic journeys aboard The Canadian, The Ocean, and The Winnipeg–Churchill (Hudson Bay) service.
To modernize this fleet and build a sustainable network, we are launching an ambitious renewal program. Based primarily in Montreal, our team leads a strategic initiative with a nationwide impact.
As the Senior LDRR Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless coordination of activities within a complex program, aligning stakeholders and suppliers with our strategic objectives and timelines.
Responsibilities:
Major Project Planning: In collaboration with the Program Manager, Project Director, and various stakeholders, coordinate the integration of internal and external project schedules into a comprehensive and structured master plan.
Program Planning: Working closely with the Program Manager and Senior Master Planner, contribute to the integration of all LDRR Program project schedules into a single master program schedule.
Review and Optimization: Facilitate planning sessions with stakeholders to review project schedules, apply planning best practices, and ensure critical path alignment and consistency.
Capacity Management: Support teams in implementing demand and capacity management practices using CPMO standards and the Enterprise Project Management (EPM/Project Online) solution.
Monitoring and Control: Maintain the master project schedule, including internal resource schedules and external supplier timelines; track progress, anticipate risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions.
Quality and Continuous Improvement: Participate in monitoring schedule quality, collaborate with project managers and project controllers to improve planning standards, and contribute to the development of planning processes.
Resource Management: Develop the overall resource plan, identify capacity gaps, and recommend resource adjustments as required.
Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for planning and capacity management within the LDRR Program. Participate in Monte Carlo analyses and risk assessments.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in planning large-scale projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Strong expertise in strategic planning and integrated capacity management.
- Knowledge of risk analysis and Monte Carlo simulation methodologies.
- Knowledge of the railway industry and rolling stock manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Project management knowledge required; PMP certification is considered an asset.
- Understanding of contractual considerations related to project planning.
- Experience with monthly reporting and the production of project performance indicators.
- Understanding of major technical interfaces.
Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, EPM, and Excel, including complex scenario modelling.
- Ability to communicate complex issues effectively to decision-makers and executives.
- Strong leadership, organizational skills, and ability to guide teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to establish clear priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
BENEFITS
Health Benefits
Dental care plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial Benefits
Bonus
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long-Term Benefits
Long-term care insurance
At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
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