Nuclear Project Scheduler

Alten; Pickering; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Canada seeks an experienced Senior Project Scheduler for a nuclear project in Canada. You will develop and maintain integrated schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 3+ years in major capital projects, strong CPM scheduling, and active nuclear clearance. You will support forecasting, reporting, and baseline management within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 3+ years experience as a Project Scheduler on large capital projects.
• Active Nuclear site access clearance.
• 3 years of nuclear or regulated industry experience in Canada.
• Strong CPM scheduling knowledge and schedule forecasting.
• SPI/CPI tracking and integrated project controls experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain Canadian Nuclear Security Clearance (SASC).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules across disciplines.
• Coordinate schedule inputs with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Track progress against baselines, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Analyze schedule performance and support forecasting and recovery planning.
• Support project controls: resource loading, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Monitor and report Schedule Performance and Cost Performance indices.
• Support change management and baseline revisions.
• Prepare schedule reports and communicate risks and mitigations to stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM scheduling

Analytical

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALTEN is a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail and Transportation, to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence is shaping the future of technology and industry.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to support a nuclear project in Canada.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support a nuclear project in Canada. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on large, complex projects in nuclear, power, energy, or other highly regulated sectors and will excel in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed integrated project schedules.
• Coordinate schedule inputs with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams.
• Track progress against baselines, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Analyze schedule performance and support forecasting, recovery planning, and what-if scenario analysis.
• Support project controls activities, including resource loading, progress measurement, and schedule performance analysis.
• Monitor and report on key project performance indicators such as SPI (Schedule Performance Index) and CPI (Cost Performance Index).
• Support change management, schedule updates, and baseline revisions.
• Prepare regular schedule reports and communicate schedule risks, delays, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Ensure scheduling practices align with project controls standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Active Nuclear site access clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Scheduler on large capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 3 yrs. of experience in nuclear projects in Canada (or power generation, utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated industries).
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Schedule forecasting and progress measurement
• SPI/CPI tracking and interpretation
• Integrated project controls and performance reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Nuclear Security Clearance (SASC).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience supporting Canadian nuclear projects (new build, refurbishment, modification, or decommissioning).
• Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery models.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or AACE credentials.
• Experience with Power BI and turbine generator projects.
• Knowledge of earned value management.

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offering accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is CAD $75-85 per hour.

This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.