Project Planner - Defence

As a Project Planner, you'll be at the heart of our client's project success. Your primary responsibilities will be to develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time. Your schedules will be used to identify critical paths within the program.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to develop accurate bid and project schedules.Maintain project schedules in line with a monthly update cycle, ensuring accuracy.Identify and highlight areas of schedule and cost concern, proposing actions to improve performance.Inform the Project Manager (PM) of any tasks or issues that could impact key milestones.Ensure schedule integrity by adhering to industry best practices.Coordinate data transfer between various program management software systems to capture accurate performance data.Prepare and maintain Contract/Task Change Proposals (CCP/TCP) and other relevant documentation.Integrate scope variations via CCP/TCPs into existing project schedules, analyzing their impact on the program.Regularly report on project progress and performance to the project team.Analyze project schedule and cost performance.Assist the PM in resource leveling and other techniques to identify strategies for reducing costs and improving schedule performance.Support planning functions, including project structure documentation, and maintain and update cost status of work packages.Essential SkillsMinimum of 5 years of experience in project planning/schedulingCompetent user of Primavera (scheduling software)Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with upper managementReliability Clearance and Controlled Goods certification requiredAdditional Skills & QualificationsPrior experience in the engineering or defence industry is desirableHigh level of computing skills, particularly with MS OfficeDemonstrated analytical skillsWork Environment

This position requires 32 hours per week, ideally Monday to Thursday, with a hybrid work arrangement (2 days in the office, 2 days remote). The location is in Ottawa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Nepean,ON.

À propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

L’embauche des talents diversifiés ; Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ; La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ; L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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