Position: Junior/Intermediate Planner / Project Manager – (ref2861)
Location: Mirabel (on-site)
Sector: Aerospace
Company: Setec Proxima Inc.

Setec Proxima is a renowned project planning firm specializing in the effective management of complex projects across various industrial sectors. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Planner to join our innovative team.

Our client, Airbus, is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of aerospace products, services, and solutions to customers worldwide. Our goal is a better-connected, safer, and more prosperous world.
As a manufacturer of commercial aircraft, with Space and Defense divisions as well as Helicopters, Airbus is the largest aerospace and aviation company in Europe and a global leader.

At Airbus Canada, our employees work together to advance mobility around the world, one great idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we have the environment to turn it into a unique product or an exceptional customer experience. Your ideas are our energy.


📍 Mission Context

As part of the ramp-up of the AXX program, Airbus is facing multiple operational challenges. To improve efficiency and meet delivery targets, the organization is implementing various initiatives, projects, and organizational transformations.

This newly created role stems from a recent organizational change and was identified as a need by the Head of Quality Operations. The current team consists of 4 to 5 members and is growing. The position is transversal and embedded in the heart of the assembly line.

The mission aims to ensure alignment between different business units from the perspective of Quality Operations, through a structured project management approach focused on continuous improvement.

 

🎯 Mission Objectives

  • Act as a conductor and central point of contact between approximately 10 stakeholders
  • Provide operational quality oversight and guidance
  • Deliver a comprehensive assessment report of the current state
  • Foster a collaborative dynamic and promote teamwork
  • Support alignment with Airbus Commercial’s strategic direction
 

📌 Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate critical quality-related topics across business units (pre-FAL, assembly, hangars, customer delivery line)
  • Work closely with teams to understand, synthesize, and unify efforts
  • Promote a culture of collaborative leadership
  • Leverage tools such as Clicksense and Skywise (knowledge is an asset)
  • Maintain strong on-site presence (limited remote work)
 

✅ Profile & Skills Required

  • Natural leadership and ability to influence without formal authority
  • Strong collaborative mindset and interpersonal skills
  • Operational mindset: proactive field engagement and direct team interaction
  • Excellent synthesis and communication abilities
  • Professional maturity:
    • Could be a highly motivated junior with strong relational skills
    • Experience in operations is a plus
  • Desired knowledge: Clicksense, Skywise
  • No need for Planisware expertise
 

🔑 Position Challenges

  • Establish credibility quickly in a newly created role
  • Demonstrate value by the end of the fiscal year
  • Positively influence a legacy Bombardier environment with a fresh Airbus Commercial perspective
  • Build a strong network and trust with key stakeholders
     

💼 Compensation & Benefits

Setec Proxima offers a stimulating work environment that values versatility, performance, proactivity, enjoyment, and close collaboration. As a member of our team, you will benefit from a range of attractive advantages, including employee wellness initiatives and work-life balance support. You will also have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple industries, allowing you to continuously take on new professional challenges and grow your expertise.

If you're passionate about project planning, a team player, and ready to take on new challenges, we invite you to apply now and join our amazing team at Setec Proxima.

Benefits include:

  • Guaranteed salary security
  • 50% coverage of insurance costs
  • 5 paid days off during the holiday season
  • Option to purchase 5 additional vacation days
  • Referral bonus of $1,000.00 after 500 billable hours
  • Social committee activities

Language Requirements:
Fluency in French is required for this position. English proficiency is also necessary due to the nature of the role, particularly for communicating with international clients, reading technical documentation, and collaborating with colleagues outside of Québec.