Primavera P6 Scheduler/Planner

Primavera P6 Scheduler/Planner Pay rate: $70/hr-$82/hr Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia or Ottawa, Ontario or Victoria, BC Duration: 12 Months, Hybrid Responsibilities Developing and maintaining detailed integrated project schedules in Primavera P6. Translating engineering scope into structured WBS, activities, logic and milestones. Facilitating scheduling/planning workshops with engineering, project, and functional stakeholders.

Establishing and maintaining schedule baselines and supporting formal change control. Performing schedule quality checks (logic integrity, float analysis, constraints, critical path). Tracking progress, forecasting completion and analyzing schedule variance and impacts.

Identifying schedule risks related to design and implementation activities. Conforming to PMO‑standard reporting: milestone status, critical path, lookahead plans and management dashboards. Supporting the established business delivery rhythm through timely updates and accurate forecasting.

Aligning schedule with cost/resource inputs (where applicable) and supporting integrated performance reporting. Contributing to continuous improvement of PMO planning standards, templates and governance. Minimum Requirements Undergraduate qualifications or equivalent training in a related field, such as Business, Engineering or Project Management.

Minimum 4+ Years of experience in scheduling/planning roles, preferably in a multi‑disciplined engineering environment. Strong understanding of scheduling/planning best practices. Competent user of Primavera P6.

Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present complex information clearly to a range of audiences.

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to promote cooperation at all levels. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with Earned Value principles, systems and techniques.

Experience with Quantitative Risk Analysis (Schedule/Cost) is considered beneficial. Prior experience in Engineering or Defense industry is desirable. Advanced MS Excel skills and general data analysis competencies; familiarity with Power Query or BI tools is beneficial.

Able to obtain a Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and understanding of the Defence Sector. Experience across the In‑Service Support phases of a project lifecycle.

Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi‑site organization. PMI‑SP or similar credentials. Technical Requirements Primavera P6: Must be a competent/expert user.

Independence: Ability to hit the ground running with minimal guidance. Experience: Proven track record in complex engineering or maritime scheduling. Soft Skills & Personality (Critical) Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.

Confidence & Diplomacy: We need someone confident enough to provide insights on best practices and challenge the team or ask difficult questions, but with the professional tact to do so “the right way.” We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr