Project Planner

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernising electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
Your OpportunityAs a Project Planner, join our team of experts and contribute to the success of our organization.
This position may be based out of any of our offices in Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières, Québec City, or Chicoutimi. However, the primary work location will be Chicoutimi, as regular on‑site presence at one of our client locations is required. Employees based in another office will be expected to travel to Chicoutimi as project needs dictate.
Your ResponsibilitiesMore specifically, your role will involve:
Developing schedules for engineering and construction projects using the Critical Path Method (CPM).
Creating and maintaining project schedules tailored to the needs of clients, project managers, and project teams.
Prior to project start‑up, developing baseline schedules in coordination with the project manager and project team to logically sequence the project scope.
Maintaining and updating project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
Identifying and quantifying the impacts of completed work, assessing actual progress, and providing regular schedule updates.
Incorporating resource and/or cost data into schedules when required.
Liaising with clients and project teams to discuss work impacts and resolve issues.
Ensuring proper planning is completed before work begins by consulting the appropriate project team members and the client.
Collaborating with project managers to develop short‑term schedules, monitor progress against these schedules, evaluate impacts on the master schedule, and recommend corrective actions.
Providing schedule‑related information as needed regarding content, modifications, and presentation.
Executing the integrated change control process for project schedules.
Supporting project controls specialists and project managers with change management activities related to scope, cost, and schedule control requirements.
Staying current with advances in scheduling software and planning tools.
Assisting with the monitoring, evaluation, approval, and implementation of change requests.
For projects requiring an on‑site presence, working closely with clients to support scheduling and coordination requirements.
Managing recurring and ad hoc reporting requirements and actively participating in project reporting activities.
Performing other planning‑related duties as directed by the Project Controls Manager.
The responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not intended to be exhaustive.
Your BackgroundWe would be interested in hearing from you if you possess the following qualifications and experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a construction and/or engineering project environment.
Demonstrated experience contributing effectively to multidisciplinary EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management) teams.
A degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is considered an asset.
A diploma or degree in a recognized Project Management program is considered an asset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Self‑motivated, independent, and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Primavera, MS Project, Microsoft Office, and Adobe applications.
Strong leadership, communication, and adaptability skills.
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, or existing ones modified, at any time, with or without notice.
Sommaire des avantages sociaux:
Avantages sociaux au Canada : Les employés à temps partiel et à temps plein auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régimes de soins de santé, de soins dentaires et de la vue, programme de bien‑être, comptes de crédits‑santé et de mieux‑être, régime enregistré d’épargne‑retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés, compte d’épargne libre d’impôt (CELI) collectif, assurance vie et assurance décès ou mutilation accidentels (DMA), régimes d’assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée, assistance‑voyage en cas d’urgence, remboursement des frais de scolarité, couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles et congés payés.
Les employés temporaires ou occasionnels auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régime enregistré d’épargne‑retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés et compte d’épargne libre d’impôt collectif.
Primary Location:
Canada | QC | ChicoutimiOther Locations:
Canada | QC | Trois‑RivieresOrganization:
1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Chicoutimi QCEmployee Status:
RegularManagement Level:
Individual contributorBusiness Justification:
New PositionTravel:
NoSchedule:
Full timeJob Posting:
21/07/2026 12:07:30Req ID:
1006853
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