Senior Planner & Scheduler (Contract)

Trans Mountain; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Learn from experts

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work

Canadian energy industry exposure

Job summary

Trans Mountain Corporation in Calgary invites a Senior Planner & Scheduler (Contract) to support complex oil pipeline and terminal capital projects. You will develop and manage EPC schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring alignment with stage-gate objectives and stakeholder expectations.

The role requires extensive Primavera P6 expertise, strong Excel skills, and a proven track record in oil & gas EPC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• AACE PSP certification is considered a strong asset; completion of a certified Project Management program is an asset.
• Minimum 8–10 years of planning and scheduling experience in EPC/EPCM environments.
• Proven experience managing industrial construction project schedules within the oil & gas sector.
• Demonstrated success contributing to multi-disciplinary project teams across design, procurement, and construction execution phases.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule development, resource loading, forecasting, and progress tracking.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, schedule reporting, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Strong understanding of EPCM planning processes, critical path analysis, and project reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracts, and construction management processes within oil & gas capital projects.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to oil & gas construction projects.
• A consistent track record of delivering high-quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Level 1–3 EPC project schedules using CPM, aligned with Stage-Gate model.
• Lead planning sessions with project stakeholders to refine schedules.
• Develop Basis of Schedule documents with key assumptions and risks.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects.
• Monitor schedules to identify variances, trends, and risks with corrective actions.
• Perform what-if scenarios, logic checks, and TIAs to support decisions.
• Conduct Earned Value Analysis and schedule risk assessments for performance.
• Evaluate forecasts and provide recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and contractors for alignment.
• Review third-party schedule submissions for compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule/progress reports with narratives and visuals.
• Participate in change management and update baselines as required.
• Support claims analysis through forensic schedule reviews.
• Enhance planning tools by incorporating lessons learned and best practices.
• Maintain Integrated Project Schedule with imports and updates.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Leadership

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

AACE PSP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.
As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.
With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office

Department: Major Projects

Reports to: Team Lead, Planning & Scheduling

Worker Type: Contract

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Number of Positions: 2

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as Senior Planner & Scheduler (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in supporting complex oil pipeline and terminal capital projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in developing and managing project schedules across all phases of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), ensuring alignment with project objectives, stage gate requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Level 1–3 EPC project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM), aligned with the Stage-Gate Project Delivery Model.
• Lead interactive planning sessions with project stakeholders to refine, validate, and align project schedules.
• Develop Basis of Schedule documents including key assumptions, exclusions, and risk considerations.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Monitor and analyze project schedules to identify variances, trends, and emerging risks, providing timely recommendations for corrective action.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios, logic checks, and Time Impact Analyses (TIA) to support project decision-making.
• Conduct Earned Value Analysis and schedule risk assessments to support project performance measurement and reporting.
• Evaluate schedule forecasts and provide recommendations for corrective actions and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to ensure schedule alignment and integration.
• Review and validate third-party schedule submissions for compliance, logic integrity, and accuracy.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly schedule & progress reports, including narrative summaries and visual representations.
• Participate in project change management processes, assessing schedule impacts and updating baselines as required.
• Support claims analysis through forensic schedule reviews and contemporaneous record management.
• Contribute to the enhancement of planning tools and processes by integrating lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Integrated Project Schedule with schedule imports and other updates as necessary.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent technical diploma or commensurate work experience may be considered.
• AACE PSP certification is considered a strong asset; completion of a certified Project Management program is an asset.
• Minimum 8–10 years of planning and scheduling experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC/EPCM) environments.
• Proven experience managing industrial construction project schedules within the oil & gas sector.
• Demonstrated success contributing to multi-disciplinary project teams across design, procurement, and construction execution phases.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule development, resource loading, forecasting, and progress tracking.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, schedule reporting, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Strong understanding of EPCM planning processes, critical path analysis, and project reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracts, and construction management processes within oil & gas capital projects.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to oil & gas construction projects.
• A consistent track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.