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Senior Project Planner

@ Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

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Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Planner in Toronto to develop, maintain and manage project schedules for timely delivery. The role involves cross-functional coordination, risk analysis and project reporting to stakeholders. The posting states a full-time schedule, a base salary of $101,772 to $128,825, and an extensive benefits program.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules using planning tools
  • Monitor progress against milestones and project goals
  • Identify risks and delays and recommend mitigation
  • Coordinate schedules and resource availability with project teams
  • Prepare and present project progress and variance reports

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field
  • Experience in project planning in engineering, construction or manufacturing
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Understanding of project management methodologies
  • PMI-SP certification highly desirable
  • Fluent English mandatory

Tools & skills

Primavera P6Microsoft Project

Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPMI-SP
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction Management
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training

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Job description

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0142567

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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:

The Senior Project Planner will play a critical role in the successful delivery of projects, responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules to ensure timely completion. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing potential risks, and providing insights to drive decision-making. This individual will serve as a pivotal point of contact for project reporting and planning, contributing to the efficient execution of company objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using designated planning tools.

  • Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring alignment with planned milestones and project goals.

  • Analyze and identify risks, delays, or challenges that may impact project execution, and provide recommendations for mitigation.

  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate schedules and ensure resource availability.

  • Prepare and present accurate project reports, detailing progress, risks, and variances to stakeholders and management.

  • Continuously evaluate scheduling metrics to improve processes and enhance forecasting accuracy.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

  • Demonstrated experience in project planning within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment.

  • Proficient in analyzing and interpreting complex data to forecast project outcomes.

  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field required.

  • Certification in project planning and scheduling (e.g., PMI-SP) is highly desirable.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in planning large-scale projects within a matrix organizational framework.

  • Background in risk management or control systems is a plus.

  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

  • Advanced knowledge of analytics and reporting tools.

  • Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Base Salary : $101,772 – $128,825

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

  • Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation

  • Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD

  • Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

* This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

* Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

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