Posted 13 days ago
Work Face Planner
@ Northern Employment Solutions Inc
Cochrane, Ontario
Overview
Northern Employment Solutions Inc is hiring a full-time Work Face Planner to build detailed field execution plans, including Installation Work Packages, so crews are only mobilized when materials, drawings, permits and workforce are ready. The role covers readiness reviews, field coordination with superintendents and engineering, and short-interval schedule integration. Experience of 5 to 15 years in industrial or mining construction and a diploma or degree in engineering or construction management are expected.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Installation Work Packages and sequence field work
- Verify drawings, materials, permits and equipment before mobilization
- Coordinate with superintendents, QA/QC, engineering and procurement
- Support short-interval and look-ahead scheduling
- Track work package completion and productivity
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in engineering or construction management
- 5 to 15 years of industrial or mining construction experience
- Experience with Primavera P6
- Knowledge of AWP methodology (highly desirable)
- Ability to read drawings, specifications and schedules
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction Management |
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Northern Employment Solutions Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Reports To: Construction Superintendent / Generals Supervisors
Our client’s values never waver. They believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who they are, and they have helped them to succeed in business for over 60 years. They value you – your unique set of skills and experience. They value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to their company, and they value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping them to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to their local communities.
Position Summary
The Work Face Planner is responsible for developing detailed execution plans that enable efficient and safe field construction activities. The role ensures all materials, drawings, permits, equipment, workforce, and work packages are available before crews are mobilized to the work face.
The objective is to maximize productive craft labor hours while minimizing delays, rework, and interruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Work Packaging
- Develop and maintain Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
- Break engineering deliverables into executable field work packages.
- Sequence work to support project schedule milestones.
- Coordinate with construction supervision on upcoming work fronts.
Readiness Reviews
- Verify drawings are approved for construction.
- Ensure materials are available and issued.
- Confirm tools, equipment, and temporary facilities are ready.
- Verify permits, isolations, and safety requirements are in place.
Field Coordination
- Work closely with Superintendents, General Supervisors, QA/QC, Engineering, and Procurement.
- Identify constraints affecting productivity.
- Facilitate removal of work-front barriers.
- Participate in daily and weekly planning meetings.
Schedule Integration
- Support the project controls team with short-interval planning.
- Track work package completion and productivity.
- Forecast future work-face readiness.
- Align execution plans with master schedules.
Safety & Quality
- Incorporate safety requirements into work packages.
- Ensure quality hold points and inspections are identified.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Promote safe and efficient construction execution.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- 5-15 years of industrial or mining construction experience.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and work packaging.
- Experience with Primavera P6.
- Understanding of AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) methodology is highly desirable.
- Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Key Skills
- Construction planning
- Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
- Installation Work Packages (IWPs)
- Schedule management
- Material coordination
- Risk identification
- Communication and leadership
- Problem-solving
- Cost and productivity awareness
Typical Deliverables
- Installation Work Packages (IWPs)
- Constraint logs
- Look-ahead schedules (2-week, 6-week, 12-week)
- Work-face readiness reports
- Construction execution plans
- Productivity tracking reports
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