Lead Scheduler

Job summary

The Lead Scheduler is responsible for implementing project planning and delivery strategies for large infrastructure projects. This includes optimizing sequencing, logistics, and resource allocation while coordinating with stakeholders to develop phasing plans and mitigation measures.

Job details

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context This role will support the SYSTRA Canada team on various projects in Toronto Missions/Main Duties As the Lead Scheduler, you will work with the program team to execute the following responsibilities: Implement the project's planning and delivery strategies. Collaborate with project teams and external stakeholders to identify and optimize sequencing, logistics, and resource allocation. Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments to ensure effective planning and staging of activities. Coordinate with various teams to develop schedules, phasing plans, and mitigation measures. Attend planning meetings ensuring effect planning is done to reduce safety, maximise performance of engineering possessions. Monitor and update the project's planning and staging activities based on changing requirements and constraints. This role will report to the Head of Planning. Profile/Skills Compentency Requirements Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Minimum five (10) years of experience in planning and staging for large infrastructure projects, preferably in the railway industry. Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, logistics planning, and resource management Familiarity with construction methodologies, safety regulations, and environmental considerations Excellent communication, and problem-solving skills Behavioral Skills Monitors work assignments for adherence to timelines and compliance with policies and processes. Create the environment for successful implementation of processes. Ability to contribute to the establishment of a behavioral charter and capability to drive the agreed. behavioral values through MCS and the wider program team. Respectfully listens to others and considers all views presented. Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback. Puts team success above own interests. Salary : CAD 120,000 - 150,000 annually SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel. Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine. We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected]. Workplace Type Hybrid

What you’ll do

The Lead Scheduler is responsible for implementing project planning and delivery strategies for large infrastructure projects. This includes optimizing sequencing, logistics, and resource allocation while coordinating with stakeholders to develop phasing plans and mitigation measures.

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of experience in planning and staging for large infrastructure projects, preferably in the railway industry, is required.

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Planning
• Construction Sequencing
• Logistics Planning
• Resource Management
• Feasibility Studies
• Impact Assessments
• Phasing Plans
• Mitigation Measures
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting