Project Scheduler

Voith GmbH Group; Brossard; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

On-site fitness

RRSP with employer contributions

13 holidays

Transit access

Job summary

Voith Hydro in Brossard, Quebec, Canada seeks a Senior Scheduler to manage highly complex hydroelectric project schedules, keeping a big-picture view while mastering the details and ensuring alignment across engineering, supply chain and on-site teams.

You will use Primavera P6 daily, develop WBS structures, perform risk analyses, monitor critical paths, and deliver earned value reports, with fluency in French and English to liaise with clients across Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Develop and maintain complex schedules including WBS, links, constraints, resources, progress, and earned value.
• Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and on-site teams with clients.
• Establish baselines, track progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor critical paths, float, and interfaces with other parties daily.

Skills

Problem solving

Bilingual FR/EN

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Join us at Voith Hydro! We are currently looking for a:

Summary:

The incumbent works on highly complex products, systems, and tools and must be able to maintain a big-picture view of project execution while mastering the details. The incumbent should also have a good understanding of hydroelectric power plants and the sequence of steps involved in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, and assembly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage schedules based on the specific project scope and task allocation, using Primavera P6.
• Perform various tasks related to the development and maintenance of complex schedules in Primavera P6, including: creating the WBS structure, logical links, constraints, resource allocation, progress tracking, earned value reporting, float management, etc.
• Ensure that all scheduling requirements are understood and followed by the project team.
• Establish baseline schedules, track progress, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate and ensure alignment among engineering, supply chain, and on-site teams, as well as with external partners and client expectations.
• Proactively manage and monitor the schedule to ensure the project is completed by the contractual deadline, by tracking and reporting on critical paths, float, and interfaces with other parties on a daily basis.
• Work proactively with project teams to identify potential delays, assess their impact, and propose effective recovery plans, under the direction of the project manager and the planning manager.
• Conduct schedule-related risk analyses and provide real-time visibility into the project for management and the client.
• Produce reports, schedule updates, and earned value analyses. Ensure that key performance indicators and benchmarks (internal and external) are in place to measure performance and promote continuous improvement.
• Facilitate schedule update meetings with the project team or other departments.
• Regularly maintain systems to ensure data quality. Engage stakeholders to resolve exception messages, confirm deadlines, and provide status updates.
• Support project managers with client reports, presentations, and meetings related to scheduling and delivery performance.
• Mentor and support other planners on the team.

Education and Professional Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• More than 5 years of planning experience on major construction projects, including at least 5 years on critical, hydroelectric, or similar projects.
• Proven experience in developing WBS structures, scheduling, schedule analysis, and earned value.
• Practical proficiency with Primavera P6 and other similar scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.

Skills:

• Ability to solve complex problems using systematic approaches.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English, as each person in this role is responsible for a group of clients located in Quebec as well as across various Canadian provinces and/or in the United States. The candidate must be able to communicate with our clients and project teams located outside of Quebec.

Voith Hydro in Brossard – Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and travel coverage from Day 1, for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine services for you and your family
• On-site fitness facility
• Competitive total compensation package and group RRSP with employer contributions
• 13 statutory and floating holidays per year, including paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Prime location near Quartier DIX30 and the REM transit system
• Summer hours and flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Flexible dress code based on your day’s activities
• Social committee events (Oktoberfest, Sugar Shack outing, Food Truck Lunches, and more)
• Work in the renewable energy sector
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity
• Leadership training and mentoring program
• Scholarship program for the children of our Voith employees
• Clear focus on hydropower, our area of expertise
• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects across North America
• Voith has operated carbon-neutrally across all its subsidiaries since 2022
• Family-owned company with strong financial stability
• Access to experts from around the globe
• Engaged, motivated, and highly skilled colleagues and managers
• International assignment opportunities
• Opportunities to visit project sites and construction locations

This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities of this position.