Senior Program Services Consultant - Scheduler

Bmt Defence Services LTD; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services company in Ottawa is looking for a Senior Program Services Consultant – Scheduler. The role involves providing scheduling guidance for integration and test projects. Successful candidates will support project managers and demonstrate leadership within the team. A competitive salary range of CAD 105,000 – 130,000 is offered, alongside comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with Primavera implementation.
• Strong ability to develop and manage project schedules.
• Experience with project management skills including risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Project Managers across various locations.
• Advise on best industry practices and guide implementation.
• Contribute to team culture and professional development.

Skills

Primavera implementation

Fluent in English

Ability to obtain Canadian Government security clearance

Ability to work in Canada

University degree in Technical or Business discipline

Schedule development experience

Comfortable presenting

Alignment with BMT's values

Membership with a Professional organization

Knowledge of Canadian Armed Forces structure

Fluent in French

Relevant scheduling certification

Experience in project management

Flexibility for new challenges

Education

University degree or diploma in a Technical or Business discipline

Job description

Employment type: Full Time

Workplace type: Hybrid

Description

The Senior Program Services Consultant – Scheduler is responsible for providing experienced professional schedule advice and support on a broad spectrum of customer and internal projects. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a leadership role in the development of the schedule capability within the Program Services (PS) team.

Projects will vary, but BMT is seeking someone to be a leader in schedule development for integration and test projects for major capital system integration projects.

The successful candidate will join a team of diverse and skilled professionals with varied professional backgrounds making a real difference in the operations of our customers. We have offices in Halifax, Ottawa and Victoria and we are happy to explore hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to BMT Project Managers across multidisciplinary teams at various locations;
• Bring best industry practice to the attention of our customers and BMT project leaders, providing guidance in its adoption, or recommendations for future implementation;
• Harness BMT networks and relationships for customer and BMT benefit;
• Build and support a culture of trust and mutual respect on project teams and with customers;
• Demonstrate a growing ability to anticipate customer needs and meet unwritten expectations;
• Take an active role in the development of BMT PS Capabilities;
• Seek areas and advice from peers for personal development and improvement;
• Be a role model in all interactions with customers and within BMT;
• Contribute to the development of peers through formal or informal training, mentoring and guidance activities;
• Take a leadership role in the delivery of BMT projects to customers;
• Take a leadership role in PS team internal initiatives related to team operations, culture, and professional development.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible team members, who possess the following knowledge, experience, and skills :

• Hands on Primavera implementation on a multi-thousand activity project network
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to obtain Canadian Government security clearance immediately
• Ability to work in Canada
• Possess a university degree or diploma in a Technical or Business discipline
• Schedule development experience with subject matter experts
• Comfortable presenting, in person, to audiences of 5-50 persons
• Alignment with BMT's values
• Membership with a Professional organization relevant to your area of expertise
• Knowledge and Awareness of Canadian Armed Forces structure and practices
• Fluent in French
• Certification relevant to your scheduling expertise
• Experience in adjacent project management skills such as Earned Value Management, cost accounting, risk management, project reporting and governance
• Flexibility and interest in new challenges in areas such as operations, finance, procurement, logistics, performance, staffing in a government setting, or others.

At BMT, our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, family, finance, and personal development. Don’t hesitate to ask more about our benefits during the hiring process.

Salary Range: 105,000 – 130,000

BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.