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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at Ellis Don could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.
Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at Ellis Don, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. Ellis Don’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, Ellis Don’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that chance for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.
In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report , highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.
You as a Planner and Scheduler will:




Prepare comprehensive project master schedules for high-complexity projectsin accordance withcontract requirements and Ellis Don standards
Prepare schedule updates, including cash flow updates,in accordance with Ellis Don Management System guidelines
Review and provide feedback on reports generated by Project Managers and team members
Track and report on schedule float and critical path activities
Define criticality criteria per contract documents andidentifycritical and near-critical path activities
Identifyand communicate schedule-related risks and opportunities to the project team
Defineoptimumrisk response plans to support on-time project completion
Ensure schedules are robust andappropriate tosupport potential extension of time claims
Demonstrate strong understanding of delay analysis methodologies and collaborate with external delay experts on extension of time claims
Establish strong working relationships with clients,consultantsand contractors’ scheduling teams to develop andmaintainproject baseline schedules
Lead discussions on corrective actions, schedule mitigation measures, and resequencing with project teams
Is this the right role for you?
You have a construction-related degree/diploma and five years of construction scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
You have experience working with institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects
Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project




Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and with 4 D scheduling is an asset
Experience using RSMeans and Tilos
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability towriteprofessional reports, narratives, and analyses
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ellis Don is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The Ellis Don core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an Ellis Don employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.
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📌 Planner & Scheduler (Edmonton)
🏢 EllisDon
📍 Edmonton