Position Title:  Scheduler

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is the Opportunity?

• Develop and maintain all required project schedules and ensure the integrity of data throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Create and implement key scheduling requirements, including bespoke activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries.
• Support resource planning and analysis by forecasting the requirement for labour, materials, and equipment based on work‑front analysis.
• Perform critical path analysis regularly to flag delays and identify near‑critical and parallel paths.
• Analyze schedule variance, float, and trends, and monitor schedule KPIs.
• Perform and/or coordinate the collection, verification, and integration of work scope from all entities into the total project plan.
• Review the representation of project scope within schedules.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain, add, or modify schedule data and plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) KPIs to assess project performance.
• Support the progress measurement process and analyze progress and performance data.
• Perform audits on schedules produced by internal teams and subcontractors and prepare required output documents.
• Support schedule 5D integration with 3D models and cost data, including cash flow and sequence simulations.
• Create look‑ahead reports, resource profiles, and customized Primavera P6 reports as required.
• Prepare progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with external groups such as Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Construction to gather inputs for Project Controls reporting.

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Seven to ten years of planning experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• A detail‑oriented approach with a strong focus on quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong experience planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities with sound judgment, ownership, and accountability.
• Expert‑level knowledge of project planning and scheduling software, including Primavera P6.

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.