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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Construction Work Planner is responsible for creating and managing planned work orders for project implementation activities. They interpret design documents, prepare inspection plans, and coordinate with project teams to ensure work packages are delivered effectively.
Job details
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Construction Work Planner is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the CWP Supervisor. The Construction Work Planner is responsible for understanding, walking down and creating planned work orders in the work management system for the purpose of project implementation activities for various contracts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Follow all Black and McDonald’s Quality Managed system procedures for work planning Interpret design documents for scope installation Preparation of inspection and test plans Work with Project Managers/teams to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate projects to ensure work packages are created, processed and delivered Conduct analysis to determine duration of project activities and identify interdependencies to meet project scope of work Provide support to other stakeholders and groups as required Follow all related Managed System Procedures as they relate to Construction/Maintenance work packages Assist with the estimation of new bids for the purposes of supplying hours for Work Planning functions Write Detailed work instructions to accomplish field implementation - this may include becoming familiar with and referencing to client station procedures, standards, and specifications Apply Knowledge of construction methods and station configuration to create the work task structure breakdown to implement the project Accumulate all the necessary technical documents for construction activities Preparing work packages for field execution as they relate to the appropriate trade groups Liaison with Design and supplier groups COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Communicates Effectively Holds Self and Others Accountable Problem Solving and Innovation Teamwork and Collaboration EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Completion of Grade 12 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or College Technical Diploma in related discipline, or Apprenticeship training, or other related industrial education WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 8 years related experience with projects Experience in planning related discipline work packages Experience in managing people and processes Experience in electrical, mechanical and civil packages SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of people in a professional manner Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer Literacy; MS Office, Work Planning or Work Management software tools Flexible team player with the ability to function independently while working in a team environment Knowledge of applicable laws, government regulation and documentation requirements to the role WORK PERKS & BENEFITS Company paid health and dental benefits. Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives. Team building events Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program Opportunity for ongoing professional development Rewards and recognition Scholarship Program for employee dependents COMPENSATION The expected salary range for this role is between $64.00/hr and $66.00/hr. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education, experience and overall competencies. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, and career development programs. APPLICATION PROCESS Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. #LI-GE1
What you’ll do
The Construction Work Planner is responsible for creating and managing planned work orders for project implementation activities. They interpret design documents, prepare inspection plans, and coordinate with project teams to ensure work packages are delivered effectively.
Requirements
Candidates must have 8 years of related project experience and a background in electrical, mechanical, or civil packages. Educational requirements include a high school diploma, with a preference for an engineering degree, technical diploma, or apprenticeship training.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Wellness initiatives
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Professional development
- Pension plan
- Performance bonus
- Scholarship program
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- MS-Office · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Work planning
- Project management
- Construction methods
- Design document interpretation
- Inspection and test plans
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Civil packages
- Technical documentation
- MS Office
- Work management software
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Innovation
- Project Implementation
- Project Management
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Microsoft Office
- Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Test Planning
- Team Building
- Computer Literacy
- Construction
- People Management
- Project Scoping
- Project Management Software
- Project Evaluation
- System Procedures
Job areas
- Construction
- Energy
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Nuclear Planner
- Construction Manager (General)
- Construction Managers
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