Project Scheduler

About us
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.

As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. Our Technologies group is a key differentiator, empowering Sherritt's business development efforts with specialized expertise in hydrometallurgical processing. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.

At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists in our Capital Projects department within the Oil & Gas and Power division for a Project Scheduler located in Calgary. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules and assessing progress in conjunction with teams in the field. The position will assist the team in developing various reports that include this information.

The position is based out of our Calgary office with travel to Cuba as required.

Our standard work schedule includes a full-time on-site presence to foster collaboration and community. We recognize the importance of flexibility in todays dynamic work environment. We offer adaptable flexibility to ensure that our team members can succeed while balancing personal commitments.

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Reviewing project proposals and deliverables with project teams and stakeholders to determine appropriate lead times, budgets, procedures, and staffing requirements for successful project execution.
• Assisting the team in setting annual priorities across various projects, considering constraints related to time, budget, and personnel.
• Coordinating with stakeholders and team members to develop resource-loaded schedules with realistic deadlines and defined deliverables.
• Developing detailed project schedules that capture all key phases and dependencies, including preliminary engineering, detailed design, material procurement, installation, testing and start-up, and site and system acceptance. Schedule development will follow typical levels (14), with the level of detail determined by operational and project requirements.
• Participating in and contributing to meetings at team, engineering, partner, and management levels, while leading schedule update meetings to ensure accuracy in logic, prioritization, resourcing, and schedule integrity.
• Tracking project changes and producing updated schedules in collaboration with engineering, procurement, and project management teams.
• Traveling to Cuba as project needs dictate, in order to develop, update, and analyze project schedules on-site, and collaborating with local teams to ensure credible and actionable schedules.
• Conducting schedule status analyses using methods such as critical path analysis, risk assessment, earned value management, and resource evaluation to identify overallocations, shortfalls, and progress trends.
• Creating and distributing schedules, presentations, and weekly reports to project stakeholders, including detailed schedule analysis and performance insights.
• Maintaining strong communication with project stakeholders, technicians, and contractors to ensure timely execution, clear issue resolution, and comprehensive documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interfacing regularly with operations teams to ensure schedules and reporting align with operational needs and expectations.

Skills and attributes for success:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a scheduling or project planning role.
• In-depth understanding of construction sequencing, execution, and progress measurement, ideally within one or more of the industries we serve.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, with the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules.
• Familiarity with MS Project would be considered an asset.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to extract, analyze, and present project data effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities.
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Highly self-motivated and adaptable, capable of working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Fluency in Spanish is a significant asset.
• Hands-on experience in a construction trade is considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
• Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.
• Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training.
• Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Application deadline : The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.