Scheduler

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Scheduler to join the CMLU Program Controls Team in Halifax. This role entails managing intricate schedules for aircraft production, working in a collaborative environment to ensure project milestones and resource allocations are met. Ideal candidates will have a background in data analysis or project management, enhanced by tools like MS Project and Power BI, and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety protocols.

Benefits

Benefits effective from the first day

Tuition reimbursement

Additional days off

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field; experience also considered.
• Registered PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an asset.
• Experience in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the Program Master Schedule and identify deficiencies.
• Develop detailed schedules and manage task dependencies using MS Project.
• Provide weekly updates on aircraft production progress.

Skills

Problem-solving

Logical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Post-secondary education in data analysis, manufacturing, project management, or related fields

B. Eng. or Industrial Engineering Technologist diploma

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

SQL

J.D. Edwards

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 2070

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is a leading company in the aerospace field, known for its engaging and equality-advocating work environment. We believe that every team member, regardless of role, contributes to our success through teamwork.

Position Overview

As part of the CMLU Program Controls Team, the Scheduler's primary responsibility is to establish and maintain detailed schedules for aircraft production and other areas within the CMLU Program. This includes providing schedule status, resource loading requirements, and analyzing performance data to develop reports on progress and budget status.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and monitor progress against the Program Master Schedule and highlight deficiencies.
• Develop detailed aircraft production and program workstream schedules using MS Project Server.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Production Supervision, Planners, and Material personnel to develop project sequencing and dependencies.
• Manage schedules proactively to ensure correct sequence, milestones, resource allocation, task duration, and dependencies.
• Assist in developing schedule recovery plans and modeling ‘what if’ scenarios.
• Evaluate schedule constraints and propose corrective actions.
• Provide weekly aircraft progress updates focusing on % Complete.
• Support program reporting, data interpretation, risk assessment, and schedule impact analysis.
• Monitor costs against program progress.
• Highlight critical items and develop work-around plans as needed.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Will Bring

• Post-secondary education focused on data analysis, manufacturing, project management, or related fields; experience considered.
• B. Eng. or Industrial Engineering Technologist diploma considered an asset.
• Registered PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an asset.
• Knowledge of MS Project or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity in work style.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of performance reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, J.D. Edwards, and SharePoint is an asset.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and 5S activities.
• Eligibility for Canadian Controlled Goods Program, ITAR, and Canadian Security Clearances.

What We Will Do For You

• Benefits effective from your first day, including RSP, additional days off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. Please self-identify in your application if applicable.