Intern, Scheduling Coordinator

Pomerleau; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomerleau in Canada offers a planning/PM internship across Ontario and British Columbia. You will assist in project scheduling, CPM development, and coordination with project teams to support project delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and potential full-time opportunities after the internship. Eligible candidates are enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary program or have graduated within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or diploma in civil/construction engineering.
• Internships on construction projects are an asset.
• Significant construction project management experience.
• Interest in Primavera P6, MS Project or TILOS.
• Proficiency with Office 365.
• English fluency is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Good judgment and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work on one or two projects simultaneously.
• Help prepare project schedules and sequences.
• Develop CPM on projects.
• Draft assumption and progress notes.
• Advance schedules per project cadence.
• Coordinate with teams to integrate data.
• Set up visuals from schedule data.
• Monitor critical activities and risks.
• Attend weekly project meetings.
• Support resource loading and load curves.
• Participate in site visits and reviews.
• Report to Team Leader and seek improvements.
• Maintain communication with the team.
• Assist other Planning department activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Decision making

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering (degree/diploma)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

TILOS

Office 365

Job description

Eligibility Criteria

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.

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

• Hold 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.

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.