Intern, Scheduling Coordinator

Pomerleau; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands‑on Learning in construction and技

Mentorship from experienced pros

Strong Networking with managers and E&

Job summary

Pomerleau invites applications for a Scheduling Coordinator Intern to support major construction projects across Canada. You will help prepare schedules, develop CPMs, draft notes, and maintain visuals from schedule data, with weekly project reviews and interactions with project teams.

The role targets graduates or soon-to-be graduates in civil/construction engineering. Internships on projects are assets; proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, TILOS and Office 365 is valued, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering (or diploma).
• Internships on construction projects are an asset.
• Interest in Primavera P6, MS Project, or TILOS or other planning software.
• Office 365 proficiency.
• Fluency in English is an asset.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate technical issues clearly.
• Desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling on one or two projects simultaneously.
• Assist in proposal phase scheduling and work sequence prep.
• Develop CPM on projects and draft assumption/progress notes.
• Carry out schedule updates as required by the project team.
• Interact with stakeholders to ensure data integration in schedules.
• Set up visuals from schedule data and maintain them.
• Monitor execution phase for critical activities and risks.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and report to Team Leader.
• Assist in resource loading and load curve creation.
• Participate in site visits and project reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

TILOS

Office 365

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.

Build your future with us! 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.

• 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

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.