Scheduling Analyst

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The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 

As a Scheduling Analyst, you will oversee and lead the scheduling practice across capital portfolios, projects within Project Controls. You will apply scheduling expertise, project management insight, and data-driven planning practices to support Project Managers and Leaders in developing, maintaining, and optimizing reliable project schedules that enable informed decision-making, enhance performance visibility, and support successful asset delivery. Primary duties include:

• Create and maintain capital design and construction portfolio schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, analyze schedule issues, dependencies, and variances using Microsoft Projects and P6.
• Provide support and directions for project teams and management in reviewing and analyzing portfolio schedules, implement schedule delay mitigation responses for critical activities.
• Report on schedule progress, issues, and risks, recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in ongoing integrated portfolio schedule review meetings, including regular analysis of variances and key performance indicators with the Project Managers and Leadership Team.
• Create detailed project schedules, including activities, milestones, approvals, resources, procurement items and other critical deliverables required to be scheduled and tracked.
• Develop schedule logic, constraints, and activity durations in cooperation with project teams.
• Support and train Project Controls members in setting up and updating project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures, creating baseline schedules, reviewing entered schedule dependencies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project controls processes and practices.      
• Validate schedule integrity and structure to support realistic sequencing and reliable delivery timelines for operational decision-making.
• Consolidate and visualize large and complex data sets to provide business intelligence for analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications 

• A degree and at least 5 years of project scheduling experience. 
• A proven track record of schedule development, schedule control, and schedule analysis. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Projects, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word). 
• Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Power BI. 
  • Experience with a risk analysis software. 
  • Knowledge of applicable Project Management Institute (PMI) and American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) standards and procedures for project controls. 
  • Project management certification such as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Scheduling Professionals (PMI-SP), or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP). 
  • Success in this position requires a demonstrated high attention to detail, the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team, and excellent collaboration, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. 

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Capital Planning & Business Services
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (up to 23 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 625 25 Avenue SE 
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: September 11th, 2026
• Job ID:  315228