Scheduler

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?

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Scheduler will play a critical role in maintaining project schedules throughout the entire project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large scale, civil infrastructure project as part of a multi disciplinary team. This assignment will be with the Deerfoot Trail Improvements Project in Calgary, AB.

What You’ll Do Here:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 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.