Intermediate Planner

Description:

We are currently seeking a qualified Intermediate Planner to join our Mining team, based out of Bethune, SK. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) schedules to support effective project execution. The position works closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to integrate scope, manage schedule risk, and support informed planning and control decisions.

The Planner/Scheduler will have the opportunity to work on the K+S Ramp Up Project and other various Bantrel projects. As we continue to expand our national footprint, we’re proud to build a long-term presence in Saskatoon. Our new Saskatoon office is a strategic cornerstone in our multi-sector growth plan, enabling us to support mining, energy transition, and industrial projects across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. By joining Bantrel, you become part of a team shaping the future—strengthening project capability, opening new opportunities, and building on our long-standing experience in potash and mining across the province. You’ll be part of an organization committed to Saskatchewan for the long term.

Bantrel is working with K+S Potash Canada (K+S) as an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) to expand production at K+S’s Bethune solution potash mine near Moose Jaw and Regina, Saskatchewan. The final production capacity is intended to grow over the coming decades to 4M tonnes per year, doubling current potash production. Key team members will support the project from the K+S head office in Saskatoon and at the Bethune mine, with additional support from Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto as required.

This position is based in Bethune, SK. While preference is given to candidates who reside locally, Living Out Allowance (LOA) or relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated EPC schedules, including detailed engineering, procurement, and construction logic, in alignment with project execution strategies.
Perform schedule analysis to identify variances from baseline, evaluate impacts to the critical path, and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
Review contractor schedule inputs and constraints, and work closely with construction management to support daily activity sequencing and execution planning.
Integrates interdisciplinary schedule requirements and constraints to develop logical work sequences for assigned disciplines or specialties, working closely with executing organizations to ensure alignment with the total project plan.
Develop and maintain quantity, labour, and cost‑loaded schedules; validate quantities, support resource levelling, and perform schedule performance monitoring and controls.
Reviews schedule data to identify required inputs for completing work logic and discipline interfaces, and supports the development and refinement of project coding structures and work breakdown structures.
Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialties and identifies significant activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements. Identifies critical path for discipline or specialty work activities.
Monitors schedule deviation for assigned disciplines or specialties including subcontractor submittals and recommend corrective action/workaround solutions for project considerations.
Develops and writes the schedule commentary that appears in the monthly progress and similar reports.
Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule and prepares the Schedule Impact Report (SIR).
Will help the Lead Planner/Scheduler in development and implementation of a re-baseline should it be necessary. This would include input to re-forecasting of the project forecast.

Qualifications

Engineering degree, technical diploma, recognized trades certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
6–10 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling within an EPC or EPCM environment, preferably on mining or potash projects.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining integrated EPC schedules, including engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, progress measurement, and schedule controls.
Proficiency with industry‑standard scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
Experience performing schedule and variance analysis and developing recovery or mitigation plans.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing discipline‑level scope while supporting a Lead or Senior Planner/Scheduler.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with construction management, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Experience working in both site‑based and home‑office environments, preferably on active mining operations or brownfield projects.