Scheduler - Aecon Group Inc.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career — you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
  • Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best‐in‐class team.

What is the Opportunity?

From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional self‐perform work.

Reporting to the Scheduling Manager, the Scheduler will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules during the project development, execution, and close‐out phases. Throughout the project life cycles, the Scheduler will gather and interpret data from a variety of sources to conduct schedule analysis and provide essential reporting to support the project team to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.

Please Note:

  • This is a site‐based position located in Fort Saskatchewan.
  • The schedule consists of 10 consecutive working days, with 4 consecutive days off. Hours of work are set at 10‐hours per day.

What You'll Do Here:

  • Communicate with the Project Controls Manager, Project Manager, Superintendents, and the project team to generate, monitor, and maintain detailed construction schedule in accordance with the project execution plan.
  • Work closely with estimation teams to build bid schedules for proposals in coordination with cost estimates.
  • Develop execution schedules using Primavera for various projects & their different stages as appropriate (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre‐Commissioning, Commissioning).
  • Generate comprehensive schedules in a variety of formats and details to satisfy different user requirements.
  • Identify the critical path & near critical path within the schedules.
  • Interface the schedule with the project budget and resource load it with labour and material resources based on the project approved budget hours and quantity.
  • Ensure Aecon as well as client standards for Scheduling are aligned.
  • Develop various project controls reports as required (Bar Charts, S‐curves, Productivity, Manpower Histograms, Commodity Curves, etc.).
  • Review and analyze the schedules submitted by other parties contributing to the project.
  • Update project schedule, monitor actual progress and compare the updates with the baseline, and report progress against schedule in the required format.
  • Analyze project schedule issues and propose corrective actions for timely completion of the project.
  • Analyze productivity, trends, and forecasts and update their impact on the schedule, project budget and cost.
  • Attend management, project team, and client meetings as required providing the necessary project control reports.
  • Keep track of change orders and extra work orders in the schedule.
  • Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Post‐secondary education in an engineering discipline or C.E.T. is preferred.
  • Between three and five (3 to 5) years of scheduling and planning experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6.
  • Adaptable to flexible work schedule & extended work hours are required to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent knowledge of Earned Value principles.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high‐pressure work site environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
  • Willingness to continue learning and advance technical knowledge.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Open to project assignments with work in remote work locations.
  • Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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