PROJECT PLANNING SPECIALIST (CONTRACT)

Closing Date.
April      Reporting to the Senior Supervisor of Projects, the Project Planning Specialist (Contract) is responsible for providing project planning support and implementing project planning scheduling methods, procedures, and systems with the Projects team.
To be successful, we require a self-motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills are vital in this role.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia.
Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips.
Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!   Responsibilities.
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures Lead the integration of scheduling and planning activities with regulatory bodies, external consultants and Teck internal groups Support with planning and development reviews, resource allocation, progress, and performance measurement, schedule analysis, forecasting and status reporting Develop and maintain a program master schedule and other required approvals Perform quality reviews on third party schedules and recommend corrective actions and coordinate their implementation Provide guidance and training on project planning and scheduling methods, procedures and systems, as required Provide schedule input to help the project team define project execution plans and scope   Qualifications.
Degree or diploma in engineering, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification Minimum seven years experience in project planning and scheduling roles Excellent knowledge of project management theory.
Strong understanding in the areas of project planning, activity duration estimating, CPM schedule preparation, schedule analysis and schedule system application are critical Experience developing and progressing resource loaded schedules in Primavera is required Experience working with permitting regulatory bodies and knowledge of environmental studies is required Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Project Construction experience on a resource project is preferred Major Projects experience in both contractor and owner organizations is preferred Experience going through stage gate processes is preferred   Hourly Range.
$   The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
About Teck   At Teck, we value diversity.
Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc.
Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers  and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business.
Teck has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations  by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.
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