Planner

Location: Strathcona County

About MSCP

MSCP (Maintenance Sustaining Capital Projects Ltd.) is a Canadian industrial services company specializing in heat management solutions for the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Through the integration of engineering, electrical heat tracing, insulation, rope access, manufacturing, and project execution services, MSCP delivers safe, efficient, and innovative solutions that help clients improve asset reliability and operational performance.

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sherwood Park, Alberta, MSCP operates across Western Canada and Ontario, supporting clients through maintenance, sustaining capital, and specialty project work. Our approach combines technical expertise with a systems-thinking methodology focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering value to our clients.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Planner is responsible for all planning-related activities at the MSCP project site. The primary objective of this role is to ensure the effective preparation, coordination, scheduling, and tracking of work required to execute the project schedule safely and efficiently. The Planner develops work execution plans, prepares Digital Working Packages, manages Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensures accurate tracking and reporting of activities within both MSCP and client systems.

• Develop and maintain detailed execution plans to support project schedules and operational requirements.
• Manage SAP work management activities and monitor schedule completion performance.
• Prepare and maintain Digital Working Packages (DWPs) to support field execution.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for work packages.
• Coordinate and facilitate short-term look-ahead plans, forecasts, and work prioritization activities.
• Monitor progress against schedules and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve workflow and execution.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and updating of work activities within both MSCP and client platforms.
• Collaborate with Operations, Field Supervision, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Client representatives to ensure work readiness and execution success.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and project controls.
• Participate in project meetings, planning sessions, and execution reviews as required.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable safety standards.

Qualifications And Experience

The successful candidate will possess:

• A Red Seal Journeyperson certification or equivalent technical credentials.
• Previous experience in a Planner role within an industrial, maintenance, construction, or turnaround environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring or supervising others.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Technical knowledge and competencies in Electrical, Insulation, and Electrical Heat Tracing systems.
• Proficiency with SAP, project planning and scheduling software, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience developing work packages, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and execution plans.
• Experience working in industrial facilities and shift-based work environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Success Measures

• Schedule compliance and completion performance.
• Accuracy and readiness of work packages and BOMs.
• Effectiveness of look-ahead planning and forecasting activities.
• Quality and timeliness of reporting within MSCP and client systems.
• Safe, efficient, and uninterrupted execution of planned work.
• Development and effectiveness of junior planning resources.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits effective 3 months after hire
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP matching program after 6 months
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging industrial projects across Canada