Planning Supervisor

2 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada North Star Associates Inc. Full time

About Us:

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management that sets a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver projects safely, on-time, and on-budget. We are experts in the design, construction, and maintenance of a wide range of heavy industrial and infrastructure projects in mining, energy, road construction, and more.

About The Role:

We are seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead a Project Execution Planning Department across multiple programs, including Generation, Terminals, Rural Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Exploits/Star Lake. This role will supervise a team of five planners, providing coaching, guidance, and strategic direction to ensure project schedules meet organizational requirements.

The successful candidate will be an experienced planning professional with proven supervisory experience in capital project planning. They will demonstrate leadership in coordinating multiple programs, mentoring staff, and ensuring schedules align with project and operational requirements. The candidate will have strong knowledge of planning tools and techniques, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders.

Please note that we are accepting resumes for this role on behalf of one of our clients. If your experience and qualifications seem like a great fit, your application details will be shared with our client for their review.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the development and implementation of capital project schedules from planning through closeout.
  • Manage project milestones and provide updates to management and stakeholders.
  • Supervise outage planning and coordinate with operations teams.
  • Develop long-term outage plans (2–5 years) in support of capital projects.
  • Implement engineering labor analysis and resource leveling for future projects.
  • Mentor planners, staff, and contractors to implement best planning practices.
  • Review construction sequences, methodologies, material lead times, and task durations; develop planning contingencies.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Business/Commerce or Engineering Degree, Technologist, or equivalent in planning/scheduling.
  • Proven experience as a Planning Supervisor in capital project environments.
  • Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and Primavera.
  • Utilities or industrial project experience is an asset.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Please note that you may be required to work in an industrial environment, requiring hands-on field supervision. This may include working at heights, dirty/dusty and noisy environments, and confined spaces. All personal protective equipment and site-specific training will be provided.

A negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test, along with an acceptable driving record are important parts of our safety program and are requirements for employment.

North Star Associates is strongly committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. We thank all candidates for their interest and wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Find out more about North Star Associates by visiting our website at

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $50.00-$70.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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