Maintenance Scheduler - Horizon BP

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In this role, you will develop and maintain schedules for Bitumen Production, collaborate with teams, and ensure effective planning processes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in heavy industrial planning and a strong proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health plans and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company matched stock savings plan

Employer paid health benefits

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary/Edmonton

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong planning/scheduling experience in heavy industrial environment.
• Proficient with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, Prometheus, and Maximo.
• Good understanding of Critical Path analysis and Earn Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop summary and detailed level schedules using scheduling software.
• Validate and ensure schedule logics, activity durations, resource loading, float values, and critical path.
• Provide progress and schedule updates regularly and collaborate with BU teams.

Skills

Planning/scheduling experience

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Journeyman certificate in E/I or Mechanical trades or CET/Engineering Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Prometheus

Maximo

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION: Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural is looking for a Maintenance Scheduler, reporting to the Planning Lead, who will provide support to the Bitumen Production business unit. In this role, you will work collaboratively with all businesses to build and maintain daily and weekly maintenance and TA schedules. You will also track and report schedule performance, and proactively provide planning solutions.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: September 28, 2025

Note: This is a rotational position into other roles within the maintenance team as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop summary and detailed level schedules using scheduling software such as Maximo, Prometheus and Primavera
• Validate and ensure that schedule logics, activity durations, resource loading, float values, and critical path are sound and realistic
• Provide progress and schedule updates on a regular basis and work closely with area BU teams and keep them aware of project progress, look-ahead, schedule critical path and near-critical activities
• Develop and update planning and schedule processes and procedures

What You Bring To The Role

• 5+ years of strong planning/scheduling experience in heavy industrial environment
• Proficient with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, Prometheus, and Maximo
• Good understanding of Critical Path analysis and Earn Value Management; strong communication and problem solving skills
• Journeyman certificate in E/I or Mechanical trades or relevant CET or Engineering Degree

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.