Posted 25 days ago
Project Planning/Scheduling Engineering Senior Professional
@ Hitachi Global
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Hitachi Rail is hiring a Senior Project Planner in Mississauga, Ontario, to provide schedule insights, critical path analysis and scenario planning for project teams. The role is full-time, requires 5 to 8 years of project planning experience, and offers a salary range of CAD $101,842 to $152,763 plus benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain complex project schedules in Primavera P6
- Perform critical path analysis and Time Impact Analyses
- Create resource-loaded schedules and progress reports
- Support Lead Planner in customer and subcontractor meetings
- Monitor work in progress against contract and schedule
Requirements summary:
- 5 to 8 years of project planning experience
- Strong Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project skills
- Ability to analyze dependency logic and critical path
- Ability to meet deadlines under time pressure
- Clear criminal background check
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Hitachi Global
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 135 |
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description
Job Description:
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is currently based in Mississauga,Canada.
Accountabilities
- Ability to support project teams by providing schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decision-making.
- Expert-level proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including development, maintenance, and optimization of complex project schedules.
- Ability to create and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment, and cost allocation for accurate forecasting and progress tracking.
- Strong experience preparing Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments, with the ability to model scenarios and evaluate schedule impacts.
- Skilled in importing, exporting, and integrating schedules across multiple platforms and data sources while ensuring data integrity and version control.
- Advanced capability in Power BI, including creation of dashboards, data modeling, and visual analytics for reporting project KPIs and performance trends.
- Proficient in TILOS (Time‑Location/Linear Scheduling) for linear infrastructure projects (pipelines, rail, transmission lines, etc.) to optimize sequencing and mitigate space/time conflicts.
- Strong understanding of project controls interfaces, including cost control, risk management, procurement, and engineering workstreams.
- Assist Lead Planner with the attendance of meetings with the customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues, ensuring that company interests are fully represented
- Monitor work in progress to ensure that work is executed in compliance with the requirements of the contract and schedule
- Execution of other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager
Required Skills & Experience
(MUST-HAVE minimum requirements)
· 5 to 8 years of relevant project planning experience
· Strong experience with using Primavera P6
· Ability to use Microsoft Project
· Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical path
· Highly motivated and adaptable to a time-sensitive environment in order to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies
· Must be able to meet deadlines and effectively handle pressures associated with this role
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, Project constituents, third parties and general public
Desired Skills & Experience
· 3- 5 years of experience with rail construction projects or with large infrastructure construction projects.
· Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen FUSE, Other)
· Excellent understanding of project management techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling skills.
· Excellent communication and influencing skills in liaising with project stakeholders in the development of project schedules, while identifying milestones and critical paths.
Education & Qualification
· Degree in Business or Engineering, Ontario P.Eng desirable.
· Clear Criminal Background Check
Salary Range - CAD $101,842.00 - CAD $152,763.00
The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.
Benefits
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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