Posted 17 days ago
Senior Planner
@ JDS Energy & Mining
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
JDS Energy & Mining is hiring a Senior Planner to lead planning and scheduling across mining and EPCM construction projects, from engineering through commissioning. The role builds and maintains integrated schedules in Primavera P6, forecasts completion, and mentors junior planners. The posting states full-time employment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain WBS and detailed schedules in Primavera P6
- Establish schedule baselines and manage change control
- Perform critical path analysis and forecast completion dates
- Prepare progress reports, S-curves and dashboards for leadership and clients
- Mentor junior planners and coordinate with field and procurement teams
Requirements summary:
- Proven track record building integrated project schedules
- Technical expertise in Primavera P6
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience with EVM principles and cost-schedule integration
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional project teams
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Full company description
The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,721
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 225
- Reported office locations
- Suite 900 - 999 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2, CA
- Suite 217 - 3030 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, British Colombia V1Y 1W2, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Precious Metals
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- JDS Energy & Mining
- JDS Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Feasibility Studies
- Engineering
- EPCM
- Construction
- Mining
- ESG
- Rail & Track Maintenance
- and Health & Safety
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Feasibility StudiesEngineeringEPCMConstructionMiningESGRail & Track Maintenanceand Health & Safety |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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Summary
The Senior Planner will lead planning and scheduling activities across mining and EPCM construction projects, from engineering through construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate has a proven track record building and maintaining integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with cost, scope, and quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise in Primavera P6, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to support sound, timely decision-making.
Responsibilities
The Senior Planner will be responsible for the following functions:
Schedule Development & Baselines:
- Develop and maintain the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and detailed schedules in Primavera P6, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Establish schedule baselines and manage the change control process for schedule revisions.
- Build resource- and cost-loaded schedules in coordination with Cost Control and discipline leads.
Schedule Analysis & Forecasting:
- Perform critical path analysis, look-ahead scheduling, and scenario / what-if planning to identify risks and flexibility in the plan.
- Monitor progress and forecast completion dates, flagging variances and potential delays early.
- Support delay analysis and schedule impact assessments for change orders and claims.
Cost & Schedule Integration:
- Integrate schedule and cost data using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
- Coordinate with Cost Control to align progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting.
Communication & Reporting:
- Prepare progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, and schedule narratives for project leadership and clients.
- Present schedule status and risks at project review meetings and planning workshops.
- Maintain formal documentation of schedule baselines, revisions, and approvals.
Team Leadership & Coordination:
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior planners/schedulers; review their work for quality and consistency.
- Coordinate with Field Engineering, Procurement, Permitting, and Site Operations to ensure schedules reflect real site conditions and constraints.
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