Senior Project Specialist - Planning

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Senior Project Specialist- Planning in Dieppe, NB. The Planning Lead is an operations focused role within the Transformation Program. As the subject matter expert in planning capabilities, you will lead the end‑to‑end deployment of planning solutions across the terminal network. This role ensures that planning processes, tools, and workflows are effectively transitioned from the build environment into live operations-enabling terminals to adopt and utilize new planning capabilities with confidence, consistency, and minimal disruption.

The Planning Lead (Transition) develops deep expertise in the future‑state planning model and translates that knowledge into practical deployment activities: terminal readiness assessments, user validation, process alignment, and go‑live support. The Planning Lead will ensure that each terminal deployment delivers operationally sound planning outcomes that reflect real‑world terminal conditions.

This role works in close partnership with the Transition Lead, Terminal Power Users, Product Owners, Business Architects, Training, Change Management, and terminal operations teams to ensure planning deployments are coordinated, sequenced, and supported-driving adoption, building operational capability, and accelerating value realization across the network.

• Act as the planning subject matter expert, building and transferring expertise in future‑state planning capabilities to terminal teams.
• Lead end‑to‑end deployment of planning processes and solutions, from readiness through go‑live and stabilization.
• Assess terminal readiness across people, process, data, and technology; identify gaps and drive remediation.
• Onboard and enable Power Users to support testing, deployment, and adoption at each terminal.
• Support user acceptance testing and validation to ensure readiness and confidence before cutover.
• Collaborate with product, business, and solution teams to ensure planning solutions reflect real operational needs.
• Monitor adoption and performance post‑deployment, addressing issues and reporting insights to leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in transportation, logistics operations, or supply chain management within LTL, freight, or distribution environments.
• APICS CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent supply chain/logistics certification considered an asset; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Proven experience with planning processes such as load planning, route optimization, capacity management, or shipment sequencing in an operational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy or implement new processes, tools, or systems across multiple operational sites
• Experience working within Agile, hybrid, or phased delivery models in enterprise transformation or technology implementation programs.
• Deep operational knowledge of planning processes within a terminal‑based transportation or logistics environment
• Strong ability to translate future‑state solution design into practical, terminal‑ready deployment activities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging terminal leadership, frontline supervisors, and program stakeholders with clarity and credibility

At Midland, we’re not just moving freight — we’re building the next generation of transportation. We’ve been one of the most trusted carriers in Canada and the United States for over 55 years. We are driven by superior quality service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We’re investing in technology to deliver measurable customer-focused solutions, and we’re also committed to sustainability and growth.

Joining Midland means becoming part of a dynamic company that values safety, continuous improvement, and results. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we’re proud to foster a workplace where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and careers are built for the long haul. Whether on the road or in a service centre or office, every Midland employee helps build lasting relationships with our customers. We’re looking for motivated and skilled people who want to contribute to our high-performing team and be part of a business that is growing, evolving, and setting the standard in transportation and logistics.

Let’s drive success together.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.