Planner/Scheduler - CI Job Details | Aecon

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 cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were 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. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

In partnership with GE Hitachi and SNC-Lavalin, Aecon has executed a six-year alliance agreement with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to deliver North Americas first grid-scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) through the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. The work will be carried out under an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model. Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Lead Planner, the Planner/Scheduler will support the project in the maintenance of the project schedules on the DNNP project and developing the schedules for the current Definition Phase and subsequent phases of the project.

What is the Opportunity?

• Prepare and regularly update the project schedule in Primavera P6.
• Work closely with Project Manager and team members to ensure schedules are accurate and comprehensive, and include milestones, activities and associated durations, dependencies, predecessors, successors, lag time, and all other pertinent project data to allow for monitoring and control.
• Ensure accurate resource planning and validate schedule logic, activity durations, float allocation and critical path identification.
• Liaise with the Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Operations, Finance, Subcontractors and any other project specific stakeholders, whose actions may impact project plan/progress/schedule, to devise, agree and carry on any mitigation action.
• Prepare month end reports/corporate dashboards and management presentations
• Attend meetings on the project, and inform relevant project personnel on schedule updates
• Perform detailed schedule analysis
• Attend meetings with contractors at site and update schedules
• Produce reports and graphics for earned value reporting
• Maintaining liaison with project management regarding scheduling activities and assisting them in determining schedule priorities
• Provide timely feedback to project managers with regards to activities trending away from the set plan
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Engineering degree or a related experience is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related planning & scheduling experience
• Knowledge of P6 and other project management tools is required
• Experience in an EPC environment is preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suites particularly Excel
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients
• OPG clearance
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply specifically those from the Williams Treaty Nations and Metis Nation of Ontario

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.

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