National Lead Planner

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Vice President, Project Controls, the National Lead Planner will be part of our Canadian Project Delivery Excellence team and will establish and maintain a practical planning function (c ommunity of practice ) , including the development and delivery of associated governance, assurance, reporting frameworks, systems, tools, processes, procedures and best practices required to oversee projects in alignment with global and national goals and standards.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Oversee the preparation and review of schedules for various projects and pursuits ensuring they are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client requirements and company standards.

• Mentoring and overseeing a matrixed team of planners, developing and implementing planning strategies, and ensuring accurate and competitive schedules for projects.

• Design and oversee national planning programs and projects, ensuring they are executed effectively and efficiently.

• Establish and implement standardized documents and reporting formats for planning, ensuring consistency and clarity in communication across all projects across Canada.

• Participate and support the recruiting, training and development, and identify opportunities for improvement of planning staff

• Continuously assess and improve planning processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.

• Facilitate effective communication and build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for company and project objectives.

• Identify potential risks and issues related to planning and develop mitigation strategies

• Develop and implement training programs for planning staff to enhance their skills and knowledge to foster professional growth.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• 10 years’ experience in project planning leadership experience on major and complex multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business administration, or a related field.

• Strong leadership and stakeholders’ management skills.

• Proven experience in project planning with an emphasis on design, program management, and policy development at a corporate or large-scale level

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a deep understanding of planning, budgeting, progressing and risk management principles.

• Proficient with P6, Microsoft Office Suite and industry standard planning software and schedule analytical tools.

• Ability to time manage and formulate plans to meet multiple deadlines within a high-pressure work environment.

• Professional planning accreditations like PSP (AACE) is a plus

#LI-Hybrid
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.