Intern, Scheduling Coordinator

Pomerleau; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on learning

Mentorship from professionals

Networking with managers and engineers

Site visits and team meetings

Strong conversion potential to full‑t/

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator Intern to support major construction projects nationwide in Canada. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and legally eligible to work in Canada.

You will gain hands-on experience in developing project schedules, CPM, and data integration, with mentorship and opportunities to grow within a dynamic planning team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or diploma in civil/construction engineering.
• Internships on construction projects are an asset.
• Interest in Primavera P6, MS Project or similar planning tools.
• Office 365 proficiency.
• Fluent English is an asset.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Able to communicate technical issues clearly.
• Team player with good judgment and a learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work on one or two projects and support scheduling activities.
• Assist in proposal phase for project schedules and sequences.
• Contribute to CPM development on projects.
• Draft assumption notes and progress notes.
• Update schedule progress per project cadence and contracts.
• Coordinate with teams to integrate stakeholders and data.
• Set up and maintain visuals from schedule data.
• Monitor critical activities and risks during execution.
• Attend weekly project meetings and report to Team Leader.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Assist in resource loading and load curve creation.
• Participate in site visits and project reviews.
• Contribute to process improvements in planning activities.

Skills

Construction project management

Primavera P6

MS Project

TILOS

Office 365

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Judgment

Curiosity / learning mindset

Education

Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Job Description

To be eligible for Pomerleau’s internship program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Reside in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Be duly enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary institution or have graduated from such an institution within no more than six (6) months prior to the internship start date.

If you graduated more than six (6) months ago, please refer to our permanent job opportunities.

Join Pomerleau as a Scheduling Coordinator Intern and gain hands‑on experience supporting major construction projects across Canada.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. We invest in our people and create opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun.

What you will do

• Work on one or two projects simultaneously (depending on the assignment);
• During the proposal phase, participate in the preparation of the project schedule and work sequences;
• Participate in the development of the Critical Path Method (CPM) on their projects;
• Participate in drafting the assumption note and progress note;
• Carry out schedule advancements at the frequency established by the project team (and according to contractual requirements);
• Interact with project teams and ensure that the appropriate stakeholders and data are integrated into the schedule;
• Set up and maintain visuals extracted from the schedule data;
• In the execution phase, monitor the actual performance of critical activities or those identified as risky;
• Attend weekly meetings to monitor assigned projects;
• Participate in resource integration and create load curves;
• Take part in site visits and project reviews;
• Report difficulties and successes to their Team Leader, with a view to improving their day‑to‑day and the quality of their work;
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with the other team members;
• Carry out all other activities related to the Planning department’s planning and development.

This role could be for you if you have

• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or construction engineering, or a diploma in civil engineering or construction engineering.
• Have completed internships on construction projects, an asset.
• Have significant construction project management experience.
• Have an interest in Primavera P6, MS Project, TILOS or any other software planning program.
• Command of Office 365.
• Being fluent in English, an asset.
• Have good analytical skills.
• Be thorough and strive for accuracy, precision and compliance with norms.
• Be able to communicate technical issues in a way that is well‑understood, using quality spoken and written language.
• Be able to work in a team and collaborate with the various stakeholders.
• Exercise good judgment in decision‑making.
• Have an interest in new technologies and a desire to learn.

Benefits

• Hands‑on Learning in construction, engineering, sustainability, and tech
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Strong Networking with managers, engineers, and executives
• Industry Insight through events, site visits, and team meetings
• Career Growth into roles like project coordinator or site engineer
• Full‑Time Potential with high intern‑to‑employee conversion

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.