Senior Planner
We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Planner to join our Miningteam, based out of Leroy, SK. The Lead Planner will be responsible for accountable for the development, integration, control, and recovery of construction execution schedules for large, complex capital projects. This role provides senior‑level leadership in construction‑driven planning, including site sequencing, resource loading, productivity analysis, and schedule recovery. The Lead Planner ensures construction activities are fully integrated with engineering and procurement inputs to support safe, efficient, and predictable field execution.
This position supports site‑based construction teams and provides expert planning guidance to project and client leadership throughout all phases of construction execution.
Please note: This position is not eligible for a relocation subsidy or living‑out allowance. This is a camp‑based role operating on a 14‑day on / 7‑day off rotation.
In this full‑time, permanent role, you will actively support and promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
Hatch and Bantrel have formed the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. After successfully completing the Definition Phase Study for the project, the HBJV is currently carrying out the Detailed Engineering Phase for the Processing, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) and Mining Areas of the 4.5 Mtpa Stage 1 Potash Mine. With a published TIC of US $5.3-5.7 Billion this will represent one of the largest projects and private investments in Canada. The HBJV will use a hybrid of best-in-class new developing technologies and systems as well as the proven HBJV suite of tools to execute this exciting project.
Join usin this full time permanent role
Duties & Responsibilities:
Construction Planning & Execution
- Lead the development and integration of construction execution schedules, including sequencing, workface planning, and installation logic across all disciplines.
- Establish, analyze, and maintain construction milestones and ensure schedule logic supports site execution strategies and contractual requirements.
- Review construction activities to confirm schedules support safe, efficient, and constructible work execution.
- Coordinate the timely and complete acquisition of scope definition, quantities, and field data required to support construction planning.
Resource Loading & Productivity
- Plan, organize, and supervise construction resource loading and leveling, including craft labor, supervision, and support personnel.
- Coordinate development of bulk commodity release and installation curves aligned with construction sequencing.
- Perform and validate construction productivity analyses, establishing productivity bases in coordination with Construction Management.
- Review labor and staffing estimates for reasonableness and alignment with construction execution strategies.
Schedule Controls, Analysis & Recovery
- Monitor and report construction critical path and schedule performance for the total project.
- Lead construction‑focused schedule impact analyses and prepare Schedule Impact Reports.
- Develop, evaluate, and lead construction schedule recovery plans, including analysis of additional resources, resequencing, or shift work required to regain schedule.
- Identify schedule constraints arising from interdisciplinary, site, or access limitations and recommend corrective actions.
Integration & Stakeholder Interface
- Ensure total integration of construction schedule activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Interface with Bantrel management and client counterparts on construction planning and schedule matters.
- Support proposal planning, bid evaluations, and vendor discussions as required, with a focus on construction execution risk and schedule viability.
Leadership & Capability Development
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and on‑the‑job training to construction planners and schedulers.
- Participate in performance reviews, interviews, and hiring recommendations when delegated.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of construction planning standards, procedures, and historical data.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing construction planning and scheduling functions on large EPC/EPCM projects.Preferred
- 15+ years of experience on major capital construction projects, including site-based execution in camp or rotational environments.
- Extensive experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing construction planning and scheduling functions on large EPC/EPCM projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, field execution, productivity analysis, and schedule recovery techniques.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience directing and mentoring planning personnel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present schedule information to construction, project, and client leadership.
Preferred
- Experience in camp‑based or rotational construction environments.
- Advanced proficiency in construction scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
- Broad understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction workflows as they relate to site execution.
Additional Information
Why Join Bantrel?
We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.
Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts (no waiting period)
Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required
Eligible employees can participate in our Earned Day Off program (EDO) providing alternate Fridays off (based on annual calendar)
Hybrid remote work program (up to 52 days per year, based on eligibility)
Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here.
As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.