Principal Project Planner

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID

R0139881

Date Posted

2026-08-05

Company Name

HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail STS Canada is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal ProjectPlanner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in downtown Toronto , Canada.

Accountabilities

• Ensure the development of Project Master Schedule and project detailed scheduled aligned with the milestones fixed by the customer and / or management expectations on deliveries.
• Support project team in the analysis of the scope of the work, definition of the work breakdown structure, implementing and optimizing project execution plans.
• Work with company leaders and third parties to produce detailed plans for theProjectactivities and all planned deliverables. Monitor work in progress to ensure that work is executed in compliance with the requirements of the contract and schedule
• Plan the construction and commissioning work on day-by-day basis
• Producingprojectcontrol reports including variation reports regarding time and budget as required by theProjectManager
• Support Project Controlling for the economical monitoring of the project.
• Ensure the implementation of integrated Planning processes and standards.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of project planner budget.
• Ensure the project EV analysis, Risk Analysis and reporting.
• Guarantee the reliability and on time availability of project reporting.
• As the LeadPlannerattend meetings with the customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling andprojectissues, ensuring that company interests are fully represented.
• Participate in the Change Order Management process

RequiredSkills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of relevantprojectplanning experience with at least 3-5 yrs exp with large infrastructure constructionprojects, preferably rail transit projects.
• Strong experience with using Primavera P6.
• Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic andprojectcritical path.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in liaising withprojectstakeholders in the development ofprojectschedules, while identifying milestones and critical paths.
• Excellent understanding ofprojectmanagement techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling skills.
• Highly motivated and adaptable to a time-sensitive environment in order to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies
• Must be able to meet deadlines and effectively handle pressures associated with this role
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees,Projectconstituents, third parties and general public

DesiredSkills & Experience

• Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen, FUSE, Other)
• Experience in MS suite including Power BI.
• 2 years’ experience in Railway Systems/ Signalingprojects.

Education

• 4 years degree in Business or Engineering.
• Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.

Salary Range

$ 112,026 (CAD) to $168,040 (CAD)

The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance,a RetirementSavings Plan, and Paid Vacation.
• We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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