Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No 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.

The Senior Project

Planner will play a critical role in the successful delivery of projects, responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules to ensure timely completion. The role requires collaborating with cross‑functional teams, analyzing potential risks, and providing insights to drive decision‑making. This individual will serve as a pivotal point of contact for project reporting and planning, contributing to the efficient execution of company objectives.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using designated planning tools.

Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring alignment with planned milestones and project goals.

Analyze and identify risks, delays, or challenges that may impact project execution, and provide recommendations for mitigation.

Collaborate with project managers and cross‑functional teams to coordinate schedules and ensure resource availability.

Prepare and present accurate project reports, detailing progress, risks, and variances to stakeholders and management.

Strong proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

Demonstrated experience in project planning within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment.

Proficient in analyzing and interpreting complex data to forecast project outcomes.

Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field required.





Certification in project planning and scheduling (e.g., fluency in English is mandatory.

Experience in planning large‑scale projects within a matrix organisational framework.

Background in risk management or control systems is a plus.

Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation

Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD a variety of Development and Training opportunities

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

At Hitachi

Rail, there is a place for everyone. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too excellent for our pioneers. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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📌 Planificateur de Projet Senior / Senior Project Planner (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto