Scheduler

Aecon Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Scheduler for the Deerfoot Trail Improvements Project in Calgary. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain project schedules while ensuring data integrity throughout the project lifecycle. A successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree and 7-10 years of planning experience in infrastructure projects, with strong skills in Primavera P6. Aecon values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this critical infrastructure role.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of planning experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all required project schedules.
• Create and implement key scheduling requirements.
• Support resource planning and analysis.

Skills

Planning experience on infrastructure projects

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Detail-oriented approach

Verbal and written communication skills

Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

What Is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Scheduler will play a critical role in maintaining project schedules throughout the entire project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large scale, civil infrastructure project as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. This assignment will be with the Deerfoot Trail Improvements Project in Calgary, AB.

What You’ll Do Here

• Develop and maintain all required project schedules and ensure the integrity of data throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Create and implement key scheduling requirements, including bespoke activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries.
• Support resource planning and analysis by forecasting the requirement for labour, materials, and equipment based on work‑front analysis.
• Perform critical path analysis regularly to flag delays and identify near‑critical and parallel paths.
• Analyze schedule variance, float, and trends, and monitor schedule KPIs.
• Perform and/or coordinate the collection, verification, and integration of work scope from all entities into the total project plan.
• Review the representation of project scope within schedules.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain, add, or modify schedule data and plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) KPIs to assess project performance.
• Support the progress measurement process and analyze progress and performance data.
• Perform audits on schedules produced by internal teams and subcontractors and prepare required output documents.
• Support schedule 5D integration with 3D models and cost data, including cash flow and sequence simulations.
• Create look‑ahead reports, resource profiles, and customized Primavera P6 reports as required.
• Prepare progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with external groups such as Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Construction to gather inputs for Project Controls reporting.

What You Bring To The Team

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Seven to ten years of planning experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• A detail‑oriented approach with a strong focus on quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong experience planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities with sound judgment, ownership, and accountability.
• Expert‑level knowledge of project planning and scheduling software, including Primavera P6.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.