Senior Project Planner; Nuclear

Senior Project Planner (Nuclear) in Canada – Join WSP’s Nuclear subsector and contribute to world‑class nuclear projects.

Our Nuclear subsector is a key element of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources & Industry) sector. We support clients in the nuclear industry with technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. Canada is leading in nuclear refurbishments, new builds and capital projects, and our team is at the forefront of these developments.

• Lead full lifecycle planning for EP/EPCM/EPC nuclear projects.
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions to establish Performance Measurement Baselines tailored to nuclear scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, including regulatory milestones and licensing phases.
• Perform resource loading/leveling and critical path analysis for nuclear deliverables.
• Support proposal teams with nuclear‑specific planning and scheduling inputs.
• Mentor junior staff in nuclear scheduling best practices.
• Integrate client schedules with EPC timelines, ensuring alignment with nuclear safety and compliance standards.
• Identify and model schedule impacts related to licensing delays, outage windows and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop “what‑if” scenarios for nuclear scope changes.
• Define WBS and generate master schedule baselines for engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Track and report risks specific to nuclear operations, including regulatory and environmental factors.
• Maintain risk register and support mitigation planning for nuclear‑related schedule threats.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 with hands‑on experience in nuclear project scheduling.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles in regulated environments.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in planning/scheduling for nuclear, power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Familiarity with Canadian nuclear regulatory frameworks (e.g., CNSC milestones) is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Oracle systems and Power BI is an asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to risk and change management.
• MUST be able to obtain security clearance.

• Flexible work options and a supportive hybrid work policy.
• Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.
• Career growth opportunities – potential to advance to senior project controls analyst and pursue PMP certification.
• A culture that values inclusion, belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition of health and safety as core values with clear HSE policies.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Professional Services
• Location:
  
  Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada

WSP is committed to employment equity and welcomes applicants with disabilities. Candidate selection will be based on merit. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.