Planner/Scheduler

Airswift; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to support major capital projects in Ontario. You will develop, maintain, and optimize schedules using Primavera P6, leading project teams and coordinating with stakeholders across multi-year programs. Based in the Chatham office, occasional site travel is required with mileage reimbursement.

7–10+ years of relevant experience and a P.Eng. or equivalent are preferred; compensation is hourly and contract-based, ranging from CAD 48 to CAD 60 per

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or related discipline.
• P.Eng. designation or equivalent preferred.
• 7–10+ years in project planning, scheduling, or controls.
• Minimum 2 years construction/project execution experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for large multi-year projects.
• Utilize Primavera P6 to create, monitor, and update project schedules.
• Provide scheduling direction and technical expertise to project teams.
• Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and impacts to objectives.
• Interpret requirements and apply scheduling best practices.
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and success.
• Provide leadership and facilitation across project teams.
• Manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree or related field

P.Eng. or equivalent preferred

Job description

Software: Primavera P6 (expert level required)

Experience Level: Senior (7 to 10+ years)

Travel Requirement: Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract required. Local site travel required with mileage reimbursement.

Position Overview

We're is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to support major capital projects valued at over $50MM annually and spanning multiple years. This position requires expertise in project planning and scheduling, strong leadership capabilities, and advanced proficiency with Primavera P6. The successful candidate will play a critical role in project execution by developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules while working closely with project stakeholders.

Location & Travel Requirements

• Based out of the Chatham office.
• Travel to construction sites is required.
• Most project sites are located within 100 km of Chatham.
• Expected site presence is approximately one to two days every two weeks.
• Mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Valid driver's abstract is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for large-scale, complex, multi-year capital projects.
• Utilize Primavera P6 to create, monitor, and update project schedules.
• Support project execution teams by providing clear scheduling direction, guidance, and technical expertise.
• Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and potential impacts to project objectives.
• Interpret business and project requirements and recommend scheduling best practices.
• Troubleshoot project controls and scheduling issues, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and project success.
• Provide leadership and facilitation support across project teams.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex project environment.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or equivalent preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or project management.
• Minimum 2 years of construction or project execution experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated history of strong performance and successful project delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting major capital, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Proven leadership and facilitation experience within project environments.
• Subject matter expertise in project controls and scheduling.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex scheduling challenges.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate project impacts and develop practical solutions.
• Skilled at working independently within broad objectives and project guidelines.

Leadership & Accountability

• Acts as a scheduling and project controls resource for project teams and stakeholders.
• Provides guidance and technical direction to project execution personnel.
• May assign, coordinate, and review work to ensure technical accuracy and quality.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes scheduling best practices across projects.

Compensation: $48-60/h depending on experience, classification, and contract structure. Final compensation will be determined based on candidate qualifications and client requirements.

Vacancy Status: This posting is to fill a current vacancy for a contract assignment.

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