Lead Program Scheduler

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking a Program Scheduler to manage complex project schedules for a major airport infrastructure program in Toronto.

The role involves coordinating with interface managers, conducting schedule analyses, and presenting findings to project leadership. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering or related degree with 10+ years of scheduling experience, PMP or PSP preferred, and strong experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years in project scheduling and coordination for major construction/infrastructure.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; familiar with scheduling practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules from planning through commissioning.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to integrate inputs and monitor progress.
• Lead schedule reviews, identify delays, and recommend mitigations.
• Prepare and present schedule updates to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path analysis

Schedule risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Program Scheduler to join our growing team. This position reports to the Planning and Scheduling Canada organization. The Program Scheduler will be responsible for managing project schedules, ensuring accurate, realistic, and logical planning throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves evaluating schedule impacts from proposed changes, identifying schedule conflicts, and maintaining integration with the master program schedule. This position will be based in our project office in the west end of Toronto supporting a transformative large scale major airport infrastructure project. Your role Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules for airport development programs, incorporating all phases from planning and design to construction and commissioning. Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to integrate schedule inputs, monitor progress, and identify potential delays or conflicts. Conduct regular schedule reviews and analysis to ensure alignment with project objectives, milestones, and contractual obligations. Prepare and present schedule reports and updates to project management and stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations for schedule optimization. Facilitate schedule-related meetings and workshops to communicate schedule impacts, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively. Collaborate with interface managers and other project leads to streamline scheduling processes and enhance overall project efficiency and delivery.

About you

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields. Minimum of 10 years of experience in project scheduling and coordination, specifically in major construction and infrastructure programs like airport development. Proven expertise in developing and managing complex project schedules, integrating multiple work streams and stakeholder dependencies. Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and familiarity with industry-standard scheduling practices. Experience in resource allocation, critical path analysis, and schedule risk assessment. Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional) are preferred. Expected compensation for this role is between $180,000 - $190,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle.