Principal Project Planner

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
112K-168K Annually
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Lead development and maintenance of project master and detailed schedules, perform EV and risk analysis, support scope/WBS definition, monitor progress, produce control reports, attend stakeholder meetings, and support change order and cost control processes for large infrastructure projects.
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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:

Job Description
Hitachi Rail STS Canada is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated   Principal Project Planner 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 the Project activities 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
  • Producing project control reports including variation reports regarding time and budget as required by the Project Manager
  • 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 Lead Planner attend meetings with the customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues, ensuring that company interests are fully represented.
  • Participate in the Change Order Management process
Required Skills & Experience
  • Minimum of 10 - 15 years of relevant project planning experience with at least 3-5 yrs exp with large infrastructure construction projects, preferably rail transit projects.
  • Strong experience with using Primavera P6.
  • Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical path.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills in liaising with project stakeholders in the development of project schedules, while identifying milestones and critical paths.
  • Excellent understanding of project management 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, Project constituents, third parties and general public
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen, FUSE, Other)
  • Experience in MS suite including Power BI.
  •  2 years’ experience in Railway Systems/ Signaling projects.
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.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

 

 Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

Benefits

 Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

Skills Required

  • 10-15 years of relevant project planning experience with at least 3-5 years on large infrastructure construction projects, preferably rail transit
  • Strong experience using Primavera P6
  • Ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical path
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills with project stakeholders
  • Excellent understanding of project management techniques, planning and scheduling skills
  • Highly motivated and adaptable to time-sensitive environments
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle role-related pressure
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, constituents and third parties
  • 4-year degree in Business or Engineering
  • Ontario P.Eng
  • Experience with schedule analysis tools (e.g., TILOS, Acumen, FUSE)
  • Experience with MS suite including Power BI
  • 2 years' experience in Railway Systems/Signaling projects
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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