Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.

What You Would Do in This Role
The Senior Scheduler works closely with project managers, leaders, and other teams to ensure effective and proactive control of project plans and schedules. This role requires a strong commitment to excellence in the development and support of cost control, project management systems, processes, resources, and tools.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare (or assist in preparing) Level 1 to Level 3 EPC schedules for sustaining capital projects, with a particular focus on the critical path from engineering through procurement to construction

Lead and participate in interactive planning sessions; hold meetings with project managers, estimators, and engineers to review and refine preliminary schedules for initial distribution

Coordinate overall planning and scheduling activities across projects

Interface with engineering disciplines, project management, and clients (as required) to ensure accurate engineering and procurement data are reflected in schedules

Monitor, review, analyze, and report on schedule status throughout all project phases

Perform manpower resource loading for assigned schedules and prepare histograms and other charts as required

Manage project schedules, analyze variances, and evaluate project trends and schedule forecasts

Conduct schedule risk analyses

Assist in the preparation of schedule data for proposals and contracts

Take responsibility for the preparation, quality, and accuracy of project and proposal schedules





Perform in-depth “what-if” scenario, variance, and logic analyses

Provide coaching and mentoring to other planners and schedulers within the team

Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

A recognized engineering or business degree, technical diploma, or equivalent work experience

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong knowledge of EPCM planning and project reporting

Understanding of procurement, contracts, and construction management

Advanced MS Excel skills for analysis and reporting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

Quality-focused with strong attention to detail, while maintaining a broad “whole project” perspective

Ability to meet safety requirements for site visits

8+ years of planning and scheduling experience in an engineering, procurement, and construction environment

What We Offer

A stimulating, rapid-paced and challenging work workplace where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects

A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capable

An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in creative engineering solutions

A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number

Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program

Company-sponsored social events and team sports

Flexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parking

An organization that values and encourages diversity

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📌 Senior Scheduler (Alberta)
🏢 Vista Projects
📍 Alberta