Our federal government defence client is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler / Planner to support on a long term contract. 

• Secret Clearance
• Location: Hybrid – Onsite only on Wednesday’s in downtown Ottawa

Tasks (including but not limited to):

• Developing and maintaining project master schedules, in accordance with North American industry’s best practices on dynamic scheduling, while integrating any relevant contractor’s master schedules using Oracle Primavera P6;
• Analyzing schedules for integrity and quality;
• Conducting critical path methodology assessments;
• Developing and maintaining schedule management documentation;
• Tracking the progress of the project including cost and schedule controls;
• Documenting issues and resolutions related to the project master schedule;
• Conducting schedule risk assessments;
• Working with the Risk Analyst to integrate the schedule into the Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk analysis;
• Working with the Earned Value Management specialist to integrate schedule data into the Earned Value analysis;
• Providing planning, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of individual work packages utilizing industry best practices;
• Providing guidance, assistance and information to the Project Control Officer or Project Manager with regards to schedule analysis issues;
• Providing recommendations based on a review of different project contractor’s schedule documents
• Communicating verbally and in writing with the Project Manager and if necessary with stakeholders for all matters related to the project master schedule; and
• Contributing to the development and management of schedule management processes and procedures used in Operations

Experience required:

• Active SECRET clearance.
• University Degree or College Diploma
• Two (2) years experience developing schedules in MS Project
• Eight (8) years of demonstrated experience as a Project Scheduler / Planner with:
  • Planning schedule management
  • Developing project master schedules
  • Developing project master schedules
  • 4. Analyzing project schedules

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.