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Location: Québec, Canada
Type: Full-time / Site-based

Our client, a major player in the hydropower and energy infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Hydro Site Planner to support construction delivery on a large-scale hydropower project in Québec. This is a site-based role where you will play a critical part in planning, coordinating, and monitoring construction activities to ensure efficient execution and schedule performance.

This opportunity is ideal for a planning professional who thrives in complex EPC project environments and enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary site teams to drive progress, mitigate risks, and maintain schedule integrity in a bilingual working environment.

Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded construction schedules (Level 4-5) using Primavera P6

Coordinate daily and weekly planning with site teams to logically sequence work and optimize resource allocation

Lead short-term planning sessions, including lookahead schedules and collaborative planning meetings

Monitor physical progress, productivity, and earned value performance, updating schedules to reflect actual site conditions

Identify schedule variances and recommend mitigation or recovery strategies

Review technical drawings and documentation to identify construction interfaces, access constraints, and sequencing risks

Support preparation of schedule-related claims, including delay and time impact analysis

Produce schedule reports and performance curves for internal and client stakeholders

Maintain schedule constraints and delay registers

Provide clear communication on progress, risks, and recovery plans to project leadership

Demonstrated experience in EPC construction planning and scheduling, including at least 2 years in a site-based planning role

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule and resource management

Strong understanding of planning methodologies and construction sequencing principles

Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, piping, etc.)

Professional working proficiency in French is required to support site coordination and stakeholder communication

Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to risk identification and problem solving

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Experience within hydropower or heavy infrastructure projects

Familiarity with Lean Construction methodologies and collaborative planning frameworks

Knowledge of earned value management and progress measurement techniques

Professional certification in planning or project management (PMI-SP, PMP, AACE-PSP, or similar)

English language proficiency is considered an asset in a multinational project environment

Legal authorization to work in Canada

Willingness to work full-time on site in Québec

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.