Planner / Scheduler IV

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support a nuclear project in Canada. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on large, complex projects in the nuclear, power, energy, or other highly regulated sectors and will be comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams in a structured project environment.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update detailed integrated project schedules.
Coordinate schedule inputs with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams
Track progress against baselines, milestones, and critical path activities
Analyze schedule performance and support forecasting, recovery planning, and what-if scenario analysis
Support project controls activities including resource loading, progress measurement, schedule performance analysis, and reporting
Monitor and report on key project performance indicators such as SPI (Schedule Performance Index) and CPI (Cost Performance Index) in coordination with the broader project controls team
Support change management, schedule updates, and baseline revisions
Prepare regular schedule reports and communicate schedule risks, delays, and mitigation plans to project stakeholders
Ensure scheduling practices align with project controls standards, contractual requirements, and the expectations of a highly regulated Canadian nuclear environment

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience as a Project Scheduler on large capital projects
Experience in nuclear projects in Canada strongly preferred; experience in power generation, utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated industries will also be considered
Strong proficiency with Primavera P6; experience with Microsoft Project is an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Critical path method scheduling
Resource loading
Schedule forecasting and progress measurement
SPI / CPI tracking and interpretation
Integrated project controls and performance reporting
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required Canadian security clearance, or already hold applicable clearance

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Canadian nuclear new build, refurbishment, modification, or decommissioning projects
Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery models
Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or AACE credentials are an asset
Experience with earned value management is an asset

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