Planner – Junior (civil)

Our Offer to You:

• Site: Red Deer, AB
• Start Date: June 2026
• Schedule: 4 on, 3 off, 10 hours per shift
• Compensation: Competitive wages, Vacation Pay, RRSP’s, Health & Dental Benefits

We’re looking for Planner – Junior (civil), local to the Red Deer area, to join our team with an immediate start date for a long-term maintenance contract. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career with an employer that values development and advancement, providing numerous opportunities to move up and explore different roles within the company. Whether you’re looking for stability, growth, or a better work-life balance, we’re here to help you achieve your goals!

Scope of work

Will be responsible for asphalt replacements, concrete replacements, some structural steel, fireproofing, underground piping repairs (firewater, pot water, sani, storm, etc.), concrete containments, pedestal repairs / replacements, site grading, culverts repairs, turnaround planning including tank farm pads, general grading work. Hydrant replacements, PIVA replacements, manhole repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing maintenance and turnaround schedules for civil works (e.g., concrete, structural, excavation, grading).
• Prepare detailed work packages, including scope breakdowns, task sequencing, and required resources.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and execution timelines.
• Support job walkdowns and site inspections to validate scope, identify constraints, and capture field requirements.
• Estimate labour, equipment, and material requirements for civil activities.
• Assist with scope change requests during execution and provide on-site planning support
• Assist in identifying critical path activities and potential risks to schedule performance.
• Collaborate with other discipline planners (mechanical, piping, E&I) to ensure fully integrated project schedules.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting for planning activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or civil construction, preferably within oil & gas or petrochemical environments.
• Required CSTS 2020
• Basic knowledge of civil construction practices, including earthworks, concrete, and structural installations.
• Exposure to turnarounds, shutdowns, or maintenance projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with planning and scheduling tools such as SAP, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of project planning principles (WBS, critical path, resource loading).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol testing

Working Conditions

• Working at heights
• Working in a confined space
• Working in and around noise and dust
• Working both indoors and outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions
• Must be clean shaven
• Personal safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 lbs. with assistance
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects

Stuart Olson has been positively impacting the businesses we serve, the communities in which we operate, and the lives we touch since 1911. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full-service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets.

Specializing in Turnaround and Maintenance services in the Industrial sector, Stuart Olson has proudly served the Canadian construction industry for over 100 years. We deliver confidence through a client-centered approach that ensures the highest quality of service, reducing risk, and delivering results.

While we welcome all applications, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.
Unsolicited resumes and phone inquiries from 3rd party agencies will not be accepted.

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