Planner / Scheduler
Location: North York or Chatham, ON
Schedule: Monday-Friday (Hybrid)
Software: Primavera P6 (expert level required)
Experience Level: Senior (7 to 10+ years)
Travel Requirement: Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract required. Local site travel required with mileage reimbursement.
Position Overview
We're is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to support major capital projects valued at over $50MM annually and spanning multiple years. This position requires expertise in project planning and scheduling, strong leadership capabilities, and advanced proficiency with Primavera P6. The successful candidate will play a critical role in project execution by developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules while working closely with project stakeholders.
Location & Travel Requirements
- Based out of the Chatham office.
- Travel to construction sites is required.
- Most project sites are located within 100 km of Chatham.
- Expected site presence is approximately one to two days every two weeks.
- Mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Valid driver's abstract is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for large-scale, complex, multi-year capital projects.
- Utilize Primavera P6 to create, monitor, and update project schedules.
- Support project execution teams by providing clear scheduling direction, guidance, and technical expertise.
- Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and potential impacts to project objectives.
- Interpret business and project requirements and recommend scheduling best practices.
- Troubleshoot project controls and scheduling issues, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and project success.
- Provide leadership and facilitation support across project teams.
- Work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex project environment.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or equivalent preferred.
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or project management.
- Minimum 2 years of construction or project execution experience.
- Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6.
- Demonstrated history of strong performance and successful project delivery.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience supporting major capital, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
- Proven leadership and facilitation experience within project environments.
Key Competencies
- Subject matter expertise in project controls and scheduling.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex scheduling challenges.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to evaluate project impacts and develop practical solutions.
- Skilled at working independently within broad objectives and project guidelines.
Leadership & Accountability
- Acts as a scheduling and project controls resource for project teams and stakeholders.
- Provides guidance and technical direction to project execution personnel.
- May assign, coordinate, and review work to ensure technical accuracy and quality.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes scheduling best practices across projects.
Compensation: $48-60/h depending on experience, classification, and contract structure. Final compensation will be determined based on candidate qualifications and client requirements.
Vacancy Status: This posting is to fill a current vacancy for a contract assignment.
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