Lead Planner

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada’s largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Support Planning and Scheduling activities:

• Develop, baseline, update, and maintain project schedules while guiding and supporting junior planners.
• Lead resource and budget loading activities and ensure Primavera data is properly extracted and shared with cost control.
• Issue schedules for both internal and external stakeholders and ensure accurate progress measurement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and control schedule performance, identify variances, analyze earned value impacts, and report critical schedule issues.
• Prepare and update resource requirement reports and highlight areas of concern that may impact P&A objectives.
• Interface with the broader Project Controls team to maintain an integrated cost‑schedule control system.
• Present schedule updates to leadership and communicate key findings to the Project Controls Manager and Project Manager.

About you

• University degree (B.Eng, BCom, etc.) and 15+ years of planning, scheduling, and cost control experience in engineering/construction; nuclear new‑build experience is an asset.
• Deep knowledge of project management techniques such as critical path method, progress measurement, earned value, and extensive hands‑on planning, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with preferred strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong understanding of project controls policies and procedures, supported by strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with strong report writing, presentation, and client‑interaction skills; able to build strong working relationships across teams and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior/intermediate staff and collaborate effectively with cost controllers.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize, meet deadlines under pressure, and apply practical problem‑solving with a results‑oriented approach.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.