Project Scheduler

Prattwhitney; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Project Scheduler in Calgary, Alberta, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules. Collaborating with various teams, you will ensure programs are delivered on scope, time, and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of project scheduling experience. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project and advanced skills in Excel are essential. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in program or project scheduling, preferably in aerospace, defense or engineering.
• Certification in scheduling or project management such as PMI-SP or PMP is desirable.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Monitor schedule performance and identify risks, delays, and optimization opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to project management and stakeholders on schedule status.

Skills

Project scheduling

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Microsoft Excel

ForProject

Barbecana Full Monte

Job description

Role Summary

Project Scheduler – responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to ensure successful delivery of programs on scope, on time, and within budget. Collaborates closely with project management, engineers and cross‑functional teams to track progress, mitigate risks, and provide data‑driven insights.

Location: Calgary, Alberta or Ottawa, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to align with program objectives, milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with project management, engineers and cross‑functional teams to define project tasks, timelines, dependencies and resource requirements.
• Monitor schedule performance and progress, identifying risks, delays and opportunities for schedule optimization.
• Support risk management activities by proactively identifying potential issues, forecasting delays and recommending corrective actions or schedule adjustments.
• Conduct risk assessments, including preparation and execution of Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate schedule reliability.
• Provide regular updates to project management and stakeholders on schedule status, changes and any potential issues.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and accurate updates to schedules and related documentation.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, dashboards and other relevant metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist with various ad‑hoc project management tasks to ensure program success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Project Management or a related field (or equivalent training and experience).
• 3 years of experience in program or project scheduling, preferably within an aerospace, defense or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar software.
• Strong understanding of scheduling principles, including Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM) and dependency management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools and other relevant software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across diverse teams and organizational levels.
• Certification in scheduling or project management such as PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable.
• Familiarity with ForProject and Barbecana Full Monte is a plus.
• Knowledge of government contracting and defense industry standards is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. This position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.

Equal Opportunity

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.