Project Planner Scheduler

Adecco Portugal; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a full-time Project Controls - Planner/Scheduler in Calgary, AB to support the Oil Sands Capital Projects Portfolio. You will develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules to ensure safe, predictable, and efficient delivery of capital projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, project management, cost controls, and functional teams to provide high-quality planning and scheduling across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Established Planning/Scheduling professional with well‑rounded project controls expertise.
• 10+ years of direct project controls experience in Oil Sands Capital Projects Portfolio.
• Strong background in planning/scheduling, management of change, contractor performance management, and field progress systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive adherence to safety compliance and ensure all planning/scheduling activities support safe execution.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve all aspects of project planning and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), work packages, calendars, and resource assignments within project schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering partners, construction teams, and project stakeholders to build a fully integrated schedule aligned with Major Projects methodology.
• Present integrated schedules to management for endorsement and update them monthly throughout project progression.
• Analyze project timelines using CPM techniques and assess schedule impacts from scope changes and change notices.
• Support onboarding and ongoing stewardship of construction contractors to ensure compliance with Planning & Scheduling requirements, best practices, and contractual obligations.
• Establish and review field progress and performance systems, including rules of credit, in line with Major Projects procedures.
• Lead progress review meetings and verify project performance, comparing actuals vs. planned metrics and identifying variances.
• Conduct audits of claimed progress, manage quantity tracking during engineering, construction, and close‑out phases, and maintain benchmarking data.
• Prepare, consolidate, and analyze project reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Perform periodic schedule risk analysis and quality checks, supporting implementation of recommendations.
• Collaborate with Cost, Estimating, Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, and Governance to ensure complete planning inputs.
• Support month‑end reporting for schedule variances, performance metrics, quantity tracking, forecasting, and completion metrics.
• Participate in bid reviews and supply chain processes as required.
• Provide support to project teams, cover absences, and respond to ad‑hoc requests.
• Assist the cost control team by providing schedule profiles and entering required data into tools and systems.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling

Project Controls

Change Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant trade background

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

ECOSYS

Acumen Fuse

Primavera Risk

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Project Controls - Planner/Scheduler to support our client’s Oil Sands Capital Projects Portfolio within the Projects Business Unit in Calgary, AB. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules to ensure the safe, predictable, and efficient delivery of capital projects.

In this role you will work closely with engineering, construction, project management, cost controls, and functional teams to ensure high-quality planning and scheduling services across all phases of project execution.

• Location: Calgary, AB I office based
• Schedule: Mon- Fri, 40hours/week
• Job type: 1 year contract | Full-time hours

Responsibilities:

• Drive adherence to safety compliance and ensure all planning/scheduling activities support safe execution.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve all aspects of project planning and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), work packages, calendars, and resource assignments within project schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering partners, construction teams, and project stakeholders to build a fully integrated schedule aligned with Major Projects methodology.
• Present integrated schedules to management for endorsement and update them monthly throughout project progression.
• Analyze project timelines using Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques and assess schedule impacts from scope changes and change notices.
• Support onboarding and ongoing stewardship of construction contractors to ensure compliance with Planning & Scheduling requirements, best practices, and contractual obligations.
• Establish and review field progress and performance systems, including rules of credit, in line with Major Projects procedures.
• Lead progress review meetings and verify project performance, comparing actuals vs. planned metrics and identifying variances.
• Conduct audits of claimed progress, manage quantity tracking during engineering, construction, and close‑out phases, and maintain benchmarking data.
• Prepare, consolidate, and analyze project reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Perform periodic schedule risk analysis and quality checks, supporting implementation of recommendations.
• Collaborate with functional teams including Cost, Estimating, Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, and Governance to ensure complete and accurate planning inputs.
• Support month‑end reporting for schedule variances, performance metrics, quantity tracking, forecasting, and completion metrics.
• Participate in bid reviews and supply chain processes as required.
• Provide support to project teams, cover absences, and respond to ad‑hoc requests.
• Assist the cost control team by providing schedule profiles and entering required data into tools and systems.

Qualifications:

• Established Planning/Scheduling professional with well‑rounded project controls expertise and understanding of industry best practices.
• 10+ years of direct project controls experience in Oil Sands Capital Projects Portfolio.
• Strong background in planning/scheduling, management of change, contractor performance management, and field progress systems.
• Working knowledge of estimate development, cost control processes, SAP, and ECOSYS (asset).
• Experience in Projects like mine and tailings/ In Situ & Well pads and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant trade background (asset).
• Ability to support critical project deadlines and deliver high‑quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Skilled at translating complex schedule data into actionable reports for all organizational levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, cross‑functional mindset.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 (version 7 or 8), SAP, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Primavera Risk and Acumen Fuse is considered an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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