Project Planner

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Power Inc. Full time

Job Title:
Project Planner

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, ECEI

Location:
Halifax, NS - Hybrid

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:
May 23, 2023

Reference Number: 10408

Nova Scotia Power's greatest source of energy is our people.

In a culture focused on safety, we're committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs for our employees.

Our goal is to reach 80% renewable electricity sales by 2030.

This change is transformational for our company, our customers and stakeholders, and it's going to take all of us working together to get there.

We all have a role to play to help build a greener economy.

It's an exciting time to be part of our team.

At Nova Scotia Power, we are harnessing technology and innovation to transform current processes and how we deliver clean energy.

Since 2005, we have achieved a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 43% reduction in coal use. We've already made significant progress together, and there is a lot of important work still ahead.

As we continue our path to 2030, we are looking for the talent and passion for a cleaner energy future to help get us there.


We are currently looking for a
Project Planner in a permanent position to join the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative (ECEI) team.

Reporting to the
Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation of an Integrated Project Plan covering project execution schedules for all aspects of the projects of the clean energy transition.


Key accountabilities include:

  • Develop the overall integrated baseline project schedule using contractors' schedules, establishing key linkages as well as inputs from the two connecting utilities.
  • Provide status of current schedule, analysis, and variance reports against baseline overall assessment of schedule achievement
  • Monitor critical milestones and report on the project Critical Path
  • Develop mitigation and contingency plans with Leads for activities as Project risk profile changes.
  • Monitor the schedule performance of key contractors and work with the Project Management Team (PMT) lead to develop corrective actions that align with the project cost performance.
  • Responsible for timely updating, gathering of key inputs from contractors, development of the commissioning (and startup/performance testing) plan as well as establishing relationships that promote cooperation between discipline leads and hosting update meetings where necessary.
  • Work with team members and applicable stakeholders to ensure cooperative development of any coordinated work plans and updates required for the project.
  • Maintain progress and performance reports, highlight slippages issues, and make recommendations for corrective action.
  • Maintain documents for the record of completion and sign off processes for each phase of schedule development.
  • Monitor all health, safety, security, and environmental programs to support the culture of a "Zero Incident Mindset."
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

  • A degree or technical diploma in Engineering.
  • Have a minimum of 710 years' experience in planning, scheduling and cost on major onshore/offshore electrical/industrial engineering and construction projects
  • Experience with Primavera software and Microsoft Office is considered an asset as well as PMWeb Project Management software.
  • Direct experience working on major projects from development through construction phases.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right.

Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees.


Why join our team?
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Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness center, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
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Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.


As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity.

At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding

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