Scheduler - RMWB at OCL Group Inc. — Fort McMurray, CAN | Base Career

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Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. is proudly 100% Canadian.

We are a privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada.

We have been serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter.

Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People” and “Doing the Job Right”.

Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca

About The Role

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Scheduler to lead the scheduling efforts for a major construction project in our Heavy Oil division.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be the pulse of the project, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing critical path schedules using Primavera P6.

This is a field-based role.

You will work closely with superintendents, project coordinators, and project management to ensure accurate progress tracking and forecasting.

What We Offer

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules for multiple phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, construction supervisors, and subcontractors to gather input and ensure schedule alignment.
Monitor project progress and performance, identifying potential delays, conflicts, or bottlenecks, and proactively recommending mitigation strategies.
Prepare, maintain, and distribute schedule reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, stakeholders, and clients.
Conduct schedule reviews, risk assessments, and forecasting activities to ensure projects remain on track.
Maintain accurate records of schedule changes, project milestones, and critical path updates.
Assist in resource allocation planning and coordination to support project efficiency.
Participate in project meetings, providing scheduling insights and highlighting potential risks to timelines.
Ensure schedules comply with contractual obligations, project standards, and company procedures.
Continuously improve scheduling practices and processes, implementing best practices for efficiency and accuracy.

Minimum of five years of experience as a Project Controls Analyst required.
A demonstrated background in P6 construction scheduling is required.
Proven experience as a Project Scheduler in industrial, oil & gas, or construction projects, with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex schedules across multiple disciplines.
Experience in both onsite and remote project environments is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software including experience with schedule updates, resource loading, critical path analysis, and reporting. Ability to produce visually clear and accurate schedule reports for management and stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks, delays, and conflicts in project schedules and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction teams, subcontractors, and clients. Able to present scheduling data clearly and facilitate collaborative decision-making.
Ability to work effectively in a camp-based environment or LOA on a rotation may be required, demonstrating adaptability, reliability, and a strong work ethic in remote project locations.
Experience managing multi-discipline projects and a solid understanding of project management methodologies, including the ability to integrate schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and safety requirements relevant to oil & gas, industrial, and construction projects.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality, ensuring all schedule data, reports, and updates are accurate, timely, and compliant with company standards and contractual obligations.
Continuous improvement mindset, seeking ways to optimize scheduling processes, reporting tools, and workflow efficiency.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in project scheduling or planning will also be considered.
Certifications (preferred but not required): PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE), or other relevant scheduling/project management certifications.

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