Schedule Assurance Lead

BTTC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension contribution

Health and dental coverage

Enhanced family leave

Team socials

Job summary

BTTC, a Great Place to Work-recognised Canadian rail infrastructure specialist, seeks a Schedule Assurance Lead in Toronto. You’ll deliver independent schedule assessments, benchmark schedules, challenge plans, and drive improvements across major programmes.

Role requires 10+ years in planning/scheduling, PSP/PMI-SP or P.Eng. designation, and strong communication with owners and contractors to ensure value and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, or schedule assurance.
• Extensive experience analysing complex construction schedules within rail, transit, or large infrastructure projects.
• Professional accreditation such as Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with PEO.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent schedule assurance reviews across major infrastructure programmes.
• Support, challenge, and advise project teams on construction schedules produced by supply chain partners.
• Conduct schedule health checks to assess contractual compliance and best practice.
• Review schedule logic, sequencing, methodologies, assumptions, and programme constraints.
• Assess QSRA outputs and provide informed feedback and challenge.
• Independently analyse schedule assumptions, biases, and programme risks.
• Collaborate with technical experts to review construction means and methods.
• Identify programme risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement standardised schedule assurance processes.
• Produce clear reports and presentations for senior stakeholders and governance teams.
• Support development and mentoring of planning and assurance team members.

Skills

Schedule assurance

Risk analysis

Independent review

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Acumen Fuse

Job description

Ready to Build the Future of Rail Infrastructure? Join BTTC – Where Collaboration Meets Innovation

At BTTC, we don't just deliver rail infrastructure projects, we transform how they're managed. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for the third year running, and proudly holding accreditations for Wellbeing and Women in the Workplace, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

As we continue to grow our presence across Canada, we're seeking a Schedule Assurance Lead to join our Independent Verification and Assurance (IVA) team in Toronto. If you're an experienced planning professional with a passion for schedule assurance, risk analysis, and delivering objective insights on major infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

Why BTTC?

We offer more than just a job, we offer a place to grow, belong, and be your best self:

• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Opportunities to work on some of Canada's largest rail and transit programmes
• Support for professional development and industry accreditation
• Direct access to industry leaders and major project stakeholders
• A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your voice matters

Benefits That Work for You

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Regular socials and a supportive, collaborative team culture

The Opportunity

As a Schedule Assurance Lead, you'll play a key role in providing impartial and independent assessment of project schedules during the development and delivery of major rail and infrastructure programmes.

Working within BTTC's Independent Verification and Assurance team, you'll support owners and programme stakeholders by evaluating construction schedules, validating methodologies, identifying risks, and providing robust challenge to ensure projects represent strong value for money and can be delivered successfully. You'll be responsible for establishing confidence in programme schedules through independent review, benchmarking, and schedule assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent schedule assurance reviews across major infrastructure programmes
• Support, challenge, and advise project teams on construction schedules produced by supply chain partners
• Conduct schedule health checks to assess compliance with contractual requirements and industry best practice
• Review schedule logic, sequencing, methodologies, assumptions, and programme constraints
• Assess Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) outputs and provide informed feedback and challenge
• Independently analyse schedule assumptions, biases, and programme risks
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to review construction means and methods
• Identify programme risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to standardise schedule assurance activities
• Produce clear reports and presentations for senior project stakeholders and governance teams
• Support the development and mentoring of planning and assurance team members
• Contribute to maintaining collaborative relationships between project owners, contractors, and delivery partners

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, or schedule assurance within major infrastructure programmes
• Extensive experience analysing complex construction schedules within rail, transit, or large infrastructure projects
• Expert knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Acumen Fuse
• Strong understanding of schedule assurance principles, programme controls, and construction sequencing
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and supporting their development
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings to senior leaders and project boards
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge in a complex project environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Eligibility to work in Canada or willingness to relocate to Toronto
• Experience working within a delivery partner, programme management, or construction management environment
• Professional accreditation such as Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
• Experience supporting major rail and urban transit programmes
• Experience performing schedule benchmarking and assurance reviews across large, complex projects
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Our Values

At BTTC, our values underpin everything we do:

• Collaboration – We are one team; we enable and empower each other.
• Challenge – We always ask why and create shared goals.
• Integrity – We believe in being open, honest, and ethically sustainable.
• Customer Focus – Clients are at the heart of everything we do.
• Pragmatism – We drive value through continual improvement and practical application.
• Respect – We value people for their abilities, qualities, and achievements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BTTC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, genetic information, national origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable legislation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

As a PAIR Committed organisation, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace reflective of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals and are committed to supporting Indigenous inclusion, professional growth, and cultural safety.