Think back—was there ever an elevator ride that made you go, “Whoa, this is nice”?

Maybe it was an elegant glass lift or a minimalist stainless-steel rocket.

It might have shaped your first impression or left a lasting memory of a building.

Chances are, the details made the difference; with an aesthetic interior and stylish, well-built buttons and fixtures. Immersive digital technology like visual displays may have turned a simple ride into a memorable experience as well. You may not have noticed these details then, but once you’ve worked with us, you’ll start noticing them everywhere you go.

Company Overview:

At Elevator Cab Renovations Inc. (ECR), we combine over 32 years of experience with innovation, craftsmanship, and pride in what we build. Founded in 1987 and based in Ottawa, ECR manufactures high-quality elevator cab interior components in-house for customers across Canada and the United States.

Our facility brings together metal, wood, paint, and glass production, supported by advanced technology and strong project management practices. As a proud partner of MAD—ECR is at the forefront of elevator interior solutions.

Our people are the foundation of our success. If you’re looking to grow your career in a collaborative, quality-driven environment, we invite you to explore opportunities with ECR.

Our New Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and developing production schedules on a daily basis to meet customer orders and company goals.

The ideal candidate would be someone who:

- Has solid attention to detail and planning skills
- Takes ownership and follow-through
- Has confidence in stakeholder communication and coordinating different personalities and priorities
- Finds solutions, problem-solves and anticipates scheduling risks before they become emergencies

What you will do in the role:

Production Scheduling & Capacity Coordination

- Monitor and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer delivery requirements, project readiness, and manufacturing capacity.
- Verify project readiness for production, including drawing approvals, production file availability, material arrival dates, project status, finance holds, and installation requirements.
- Coordinate with the Production Manager to adjust ERP-generated production schedules based on changing project priorities, customer requirements, and operational constraints.
- Proactively balance production workload by identifying scheduling peaks and gaps, coordinating with Project Managers and clients to advance or reschedule projects where appropriate.
- Monitor upcoming projects and identify potential scheduling conflicts, delays, or risks to committed delivery dates. Escalate issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Prioritize urgent scheduling requirements while minimizing disruption to existing production commitments and maintaining schedule stability.

Installation Scheduling & Coordination

- Coordinate installation schedules with clients, Project Managers, and installation teams,



ensuring alignment with manufacturing completion dates and site readiness.
- Monitor installation crew availability, identify scheduling conflicts, and coordinate adjustments to maximize crew utilization and minimize downtime.
- Proactively communicate installation schedule changes and coordinate alternative dates when projects are delayed or site conditions change.

Client & Internal Communication

- Serve as a key point of contact for production, delivery, and installation scheduling matters, maintaining clear, professional, and timely communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Confirm project delivery commitments, communicate schedule changes promptly, and negotiate alternative dates when required.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Project Management to identify and resolve issues affecting project schedules and delivery commitments.
- Participate in weekly production meetings, providing updates on upcoming projects, scheduling risks, capacity constraints, and proposed solutions.

Shipping, Logistics & Customs

- Coordinate outbound transportation, including obtaining freight quotations, selecting carriers, negotiating competitive rates, and arranging timely pickups and deliveries.
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation, including labels, Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and other required transportation documents.
- Coordinate Canada–U.S. cross-border shipments, applying working knowledge of HS tariff classifications, country-of-origin requirements, and applicable customs and trade regulations.
- Work with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to facilitate shipments, resolve clearance issues, and escalate potential compliance concerns.
- Track shipments, provide timely delivery updates to clients and internal stakeholders, and proactively resolve transportation delays, damage claims, and delivery discrepancies.
- Monitor freight costs, identify opportunities for transportation savings, and maintain accurate shipping and logistics records.

ERP, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

- Maintain accurate and timely production scheduling, installation scheduling, and shipping information in the ERP system.
- Prepare and maintain scheduling reports to support visibility of upcoming workload, scheduling gaps, project risks, and operational priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency, production workload balance, installation crew utilization, and shipping processes.
- Support cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, and other operational activities as required.

Others

- Other duties as required.




- Able to lift up to 15lbs; may work in hot areas 5%, noise 0%.
- Participate actively in Health & Safety programs, 5S activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Measures of Success:

- Delivery Commitment Performance – Support achievement of committed production, delivery and installation dates through proactive scheduling, risk identification and coordination.
- Production Schedule Stability – Minimize last-minute changes and disruptions
- Production Workload Balance – Consistent production flow, minimizing peaks and idle capacity
- Project Readiness – Timely identification and resolution of scheduling constraints
- Proactive Client & PM Communication – Timely updates on scheduling changes, risks, and delivery commitments
- Installation Crew Utilization – Minimize scheduling conflicts, downtime, and unnecessary gaps
- Freight Cost Optimization – Competitive transportation rates and continuous cost reduction
- Shipping & Customs Documentation Accuracy – Minimize errors, delays, and additional charges
- On-Time Shipping Coordination – Timely carrier booking and shipment arrangements
- ERP & Scheduling Data Accuracy – Accurate and up-to-date project schedules and shipping records
- Continuous Improvement – Measurable improvements in scheduling efficiency and logistics processes

What you bring to the role:

- College Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least 2 years of ERP and MRP systems experience
- APICS certification an asset
- Proven communication skills; ability to communicate to various levels of management
- Advanced problem solving and analytical skills
- Previous responsibility for high‐level supplier interaction
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Intermediate knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Clear Background Checks – Criminal and Credit (required)
- Eligible to work in Canada

This position is located at 2570 Blackwell Street in Ottawa, ON. Hours are typically 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Pay: $66,000

This is a Full-time, Salary position.

This posting has one (1) vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: MAD Elevator Inc. uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in screening, assessing, ranking, and/or selecting applicants for this position. Hiring decisions are not made solely by AI and include human review and oversight. Final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

Due to the number of responses, only qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the job will be selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Accommodations can be made available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

If you require accommodation in applying for a posting, please contact Human Resources.

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