Planner

** This opportunity is a FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) position located in Greee **G Mining Services is a multidisciplinary company providing consulting services to the mining industry for both underground and surface projects involving precious, base, and industrial metals. G Mining Services is recognized as one of the leading mining engineering consulting firms in Quebec and among the top companies known for delivering construction of Canadian and international mining projects.G Mining Services values its workforce by fostering professional and individual development through unique long-term career opportunities as well as projects opportunities, encouraging collaboration and offering a variety of stimulating challenges, all within a warm, welcoming, safe, and inclusive work environment.The work will be carried out as part of a large-scale project named Olympias, located in Greece. The Project is a brown field opportunity that offers a FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) work site experience opportunity.G Mining Services is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of:Planner
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director PMO and working under the coordination of the Project Director, the Planner plays a key role in the integrated project controls team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for mining and construction projects across all phases — from engineering to commissioning. He or she ensures the consistent application of rigorous schedule management practices, proactively contributes to risk identification and mitigation strategies, and fosters a culture of planning excellence and accountability to drive schedule performance.Key responsibilities
Interact with multidisciplinary project teams to design, develop, and maintain integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.Ensure alignment of schedules with corporate standards, project execution strategies, and planning procedures.Monitor schedule progress using critical path and earned value analysis to track performance and identify variances.Chair progress meetings, 3-week look-ahead sessions, and planning workshops with internal teams and contractors.Assess impacts of design or construction changes on schedule and cost and implement approved modifications through the change management process.Engage with stakeholders in schedule review sessions to align on forecasting and recovery strategies.Develop and deliver clear, insightful reports and dashboards that support decision-making for both project teams and executive stakeholders.Maintain data integrity across planning systems and ensure timely documentation of updates and changes.Mentor junior planning staff and contribute to the development of planning standards and best practices.Promote a culture of proactive schedule management, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning for mining, construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects.Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in dynamic environments.Proficiency in Primavera P6, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.Experience in earned value analysis and integrated schedule development.Able to communicate in French and English;
Spanish and Portuguese are considered assets.Abilities
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical data clearly.Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing priorities under pressure.Skilled in stakeholder coordination and problem-solving.Additional Information about the Olympias project
Project location: GreeceFull-time temporary employment contract with the possibility of extension or permanent status, depending on project needs at the end of the assignment.Start date: January 25th, 2027 (approximately)End date: March 25th, 2027 (approximately)Transportation, accommodation, and meals fully coveredCompetitive compensation and group insurance fully paid by GMS (family, medical, dental, vision and travel coverage).If you feel ready and willing to be part of a team of experienced professionals, involved in various areas of the mining industry and driven by the desire to succeed in the projects in which they are involved, we offer you a challenge that matches your ambitions.Mining Services is pleased to welcome all applications and is committed to evaluating them without discriminatory bias. We provide equal opportunity for all.Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position as G Mining clients are international and the incumbent will have to communicate with them on a regular basis.For more information on G Mining, please visit
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