Ready to Build the Future of Rail Infrastructure? Join BTTC – Where Collaboration Meets Innovation At BTTC, we don't just deliver rail infrastructure projects, we transform how they're managed. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for the third year running, and proudly holding accreditations for Wellbeing and Women in the Workplace, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
As we continue to grow our presence across Canada, we're seeking a Schedule Assurance Lead to join our Independent Verification and Assurance (IVA) team in Toronto. If you're an experienced planning professional with a passion for schedule assurance, risk analysis, and delivering objective insights on major infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
Why BTTC? We offer more than just a job, we offer a place to grow, belong, and be your best self:
A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing
Opportunities to work on some of Canada's largest rail and transit programmes
Support for professional development and industry accreditation
Direct access to industry leaders and major project stakeholders
A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your voice matters
Benefits That Work for You Competitive salary and performance bonus
Employer pension contribution
Comprehensive health and dental coverage
Enhanced family leave and sick pay
Regular socials and a supportive, collaborative team culture
The Opportunity As a Schedule Assurance Lead, you'll play a key role in providing impartial and independent assessment of project schedules during the development and delivery of major rail and infrastructure programmes.
Working within BTTC's Independent Verification and Assurance team, you'll support owners and programme stakeholders by evaluating construction schedules, validating methodologies, identifying risks, and providing robust challenge to ensure projects represent strong value for money and can be delivered successfully. You'll be responsible for establishing confidence in programme schedules through independent review, benchmarking, and schedule assurance activities.
Responsibilities Provide independent schedule assurance reviews across major infrastructure programmes
Support, challenge, and advise project teams on construction schedules produced by supply chain partners
Conduct schedule health checks to assess compliance with contractual requirements and industry best practice
Review schedule logic, sequencing, methodologies, assumptions, and programme constraints
Assess Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) outputs and provide informed feedback and challenge
Independently analyse schedule assumptions, biases, and programme risks
Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to review construction means and methods
Identify programme risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Develop and implement processes and procedures to standardise schedule assurance activities
Produce clear reports and presentations for senior project stakeholders and governance teams
Support the development and mentoring of planning and assurance team members
Contribute to maintaining collaborative relationships between project owners, contractors, and delivery partners
Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years' experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, or schedule assurance within major infrastructure programmes
Extensive experience analysing complex construction schedules within rail, transit, or large infrastructure projects
Expert knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Acumen Fuse
Strong understanding of schedule assurance principles, programme controls, and construction sequencing
Demonstrated experience leading teams and supporting their development
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills,
including presenting findings to senior leaders and project boards
Ability to influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge in a complex project environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapid-paced environment
Eligibility to work in Canada or willingness to relocate to Toronto
Experience working within a delivery partner, programme management, or construction management environment
Professional accreditation such as Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Experience supporting major rail and urban transit programmes
Experience performing schedule benchmarking and assurance reviews across large, complex projects
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Skilled Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Our Values At BTTC, our values underpin everything we do:
Collaboration – We are one team; we enable and empower each other.
Challenge – We always ask why and create shared goals.
Integrity – We believe in being open, honest, and ethically sustainable.
Customer Focus – Clients are at the heart of everything we do.
Pragmatism – We drive value through continual improvement and practical application.
Respect – We value people for their abilities, qualities, and achievements.
Equal Opportunity Statement BTTC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, genetic information, national origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable legislation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
As a PAIR Committed organisation, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace reflective of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals and are committed to supporting Indigenous inclusion, professional growth, and cultural safety.
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📌 Schedule Assurance Lead (Ontario)
🏢 BTTC
📍 Ontario