Project Planner

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has extracted ore from six different deposits in the region since 1989. Following the conclusion of mining activities in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Project Services Manager/Project Director, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, ensuring integration across departments and alignment with project milestones and deliverables. This role plays a critical function in supporting informed decision-making, identifying schedule risks, and ensuring project controls are maintained throughout all phases of the project lifecycle for the duration of the project.

Job Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed project and maintenance schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project), aligned with execution strategy, work order flow, inspections, and equipment readiness.

- Perform analytical support through performance measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis across cost, schedule, and productivity metrics.

- Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness teams to ensure alignment of plans and timely information flow.

- Track the progress and reporting through Earned Value Management (EVM), milestone tracking, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

- Identify and communicate schedule risks and opportunities; participate in risk reviews and mitigation planning.

- Complete the planning of monthly reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders and executive reviews.

- Collaborate with project controls, finance, and commercial teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes and tools.

- Ensure compliance with corporate and project-specific governance, procedures, and reporting requirements.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Analytics, or a related field preferred.

- 5+ years’ of experience in planning, project controls, or project analytics within mining, energy, oil & gas, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

- Proficiency with project scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent).

- Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles and project performance analysis.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

- Experience in restart or brownfield projects is highly desirable.

- Effective time management and prioritization skills.

- Valid driver’s license required.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

- Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.

- Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.

- Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.

- Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.

- Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross Leadership Practices

- Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.

- Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect

- Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.

- Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.

- Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.

- Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.

- Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.

- Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.

- Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Projects Services Manager

Language Requirements

English.

Compensation Data

$75,000 - $95,000

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- 401k with match

- Paid time off

- Stock purchase option

- Basic life insurance

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).