Project Scheduler

Hitachi Rail; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension match

Paid holidays (3 weeks)

Life & accident Insurance

Development & Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a project scheduler to support the creation and maintenance of project schedules under the guidance of the Project Planner. The role focuses on Primavera scheduling and ensuring timely, accurate reporting.

You will generate reports, track KPIs, and support EAC updates while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet contractual requirements and project milestones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in using planning software.
• College or University graduate or equivalent working experience.
• Basic level skills in Primavera and Microsoft Project software.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills.
• Good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and update the Project schedule in Primavera under the direction of the Project Planner.
• Comply with project reporting requirements as defined by process or contract.
• Update the project schedule on monthly and quarterly basis with changes to EAC, activity dates and labour demand.
• Provide reports/metrics including Critical Path, Earned Value, EAC variance, Critical milestones movement, KPIs & labour forecasts under the guidance of the Project Planner.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good English skills

Education

College or University graduate or equivalent

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

He/she is responsible for supporting the creation and maintenance of the project schedule under the direction of the Project Planner.

Key Accountabilities

• Create and update the Project schedule in Primavera under the direction of the Project Planner
• Comply with project reporting requirements as defined by process or contract
• Update the project schedule on monthly and quarterly basis with changes to EAC, activity dates and labour demand
• Provide reports/metrics including Critical Path, Earned Value, EAC variance, Critical milestones movement, KPIs & labor forecasts under the guidance of the Project Planner.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in using planning software
• College or University graduate or equivalent working experience
• Basic level skills in Primavera and Microsoft Project software
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills
• Good English skills

Base Salary: $68,583 - $85,729

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.