Senior Planner (Canada)

Senior Planner / Scheduler (Relocate to Canada) Exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner / Scheduler to relocate to Canada (Ontario / Toronto or Ottawa) and join the Building Division of one of Canadas Largest Main Contractors (Circa $3 Billion turnover annually) to work across a mixed portfolio of Healthcare, Airport, Defense, High-Rise, Commercial, and Educational projects. Duties : Develop and manage detailed project master schedules for complex, high-priority projects using the Critical Path Method, ensuring milestones and contract obligations are met while coordinating with external parties. Build strong relationships with clients and scheduling consultants to finalize baseline schedules, negotiating tailored scheduling standards based on project complexity. Update schedules with cash flow projections, revisions, and risk tracking, producing advanced performance reports like dashboards, Earned Value Analysis, S-curves, Heatmaps, and Variance Analysis. Identify and mitigate schedule risks, analyze critical and near-critical path activities, monitor float, and provide guidance on extension of time claims with delay analysis experts. Lead the creation of commissioning and bid management schedules, oversee interface coordination across design, procurement, construction, and permitting, and support budget reviews while mentoring junior Planners / Schedulers. Requirements : Degree / Diploma / Trade in Construction or Engineering Discipline. 10 Years+ Planning / Scheduling experience for a large construction company in Ireland / UK. Experience working on large scale projects with values €60 Million+. Certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EIT, CCDA, or CET are advantageous. Proven experience overseeing projects from start to finish using various delivery approaches (EPC, Design-Build, CM, PPP, etc.). Solid understanding of delay analysis methods and experience with extension of time claims. Background with a General Contractor is essential. Expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Microsoft Project, Tilos, Powerproject, vPlanner, or 4D scheduling tools is a plus. Excellent skills in report writing, communication, and presentations. Available to relocate permanently to Canada within 6-9 months. Benefits : Salary $150,000 to $170,000 CAD (Circa €100k to €115k) + Vehicle allowance Relocation support package ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 CAD. Bonus / Profit sharing scheme. Generous relocation support package provided (Flights, Initial accommodation etc). Work permit and visa costs paid for by the company. Comprehensive healthcare scheme for you and immediate family. 6% matched Pension / RRSP contribution. 4 Weeks annual leave + Christmas break. For further information about this opportunity and details about relocation to Canada please reach out to Joe on / for a confidential discussion. Skills : Senior Planner Canada Scheduler