Planner and Scheduler

Firebag Technical Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Firebag Technical Solutions is seeking an Intermediate Planner / Scheduler to join their Project Controls team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of planning and scheduling experience, with a strong commitment to project management excellence and communication skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits program

Safe and healthy work-life balance culture

Positive career growth opportunities

Opportunities to travel and work globally

Qualifications

• 3+ years planning/scheduling experience in engineering and consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented with 'whole project' perspective.

Responsibilities

• Support effective control of project plans and schedules.
• Perform what-if scenario analysis and schedule trending.
• Conduct variance analysis and logic analysis.

Skills

Logic Analysis

Variance analysis

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

P6 Primavera Project Management

Job description

Firebag Technical Solutions is a Professional Consulting Engineering Firm that provide project planning, engineering design and project management services to the Oil and Gas industry. We specialize in conventional Oil and Gas projects, heavy oil (SAGD, CSS) processing and enhanced oil recovery projects. With our integrity and commitment to our work we delivered numerous projects for a wide range of clients and look forward to delivering new ones. Our team brings together top of the line experts who had the knowledge and experience to deliver the most challenging and most successful projects in the Oil and Gas industry. We strive to attract and retain dedicated talents who have the desire to widen their horizon and make a positive impact with their work.

Main Duties and Competencies :

As a contributing member of the Project Controls team, the Intermediate Planner / Scheduler will be required to work closely with other groups, leaders and project managers to support effective and proactive control of project plans and schedules. This position will require a strong commitment to excellence in the development and support for cost control and project management systems, processes, resources, and tools. Key duties include :

• Logic Analysis
• Variance analysis
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits
• Everyday scheduling and maintenance
• Perform other duties as requested
• Schedule trending and impacts
• In depth what-if scenario analysis

Requirements :

• Three (3) years or more of planning and scheduling experience in engineering and consulting environments
• Bachelor or Graduate degree in a related field
• Field experience and construction planning is an asset
• Strong MS Excel skills for analysis and reporting
• Proficient with P6 Primavera Project Management
• Background in Heavy Oil / SAGD projects would be preferred, but not essential
• Quality focused with strong attention to detail while being able to maintain a “whole project” perspective
• Strong communication and influencing skills both verbal and written

What we offer :

At Firebag Technical Solutions we believe people who contribute to our success should be rewarded for the value they create.

There are many benefits a career with us can lead to :

• A competitive compensation package
• Full benefits program
• A safe, healthy and enjoyable work-life balance culture
• An environment of positive career growth and opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and dynamic team
• Opportunities to travel and work across the world