Planner/Scheduler

Canadian Natural • Calgary, AB

22d

About The Position

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Planner/Scheduler, reporting to the Planning lead, you will provide project management support to the Thermal and Conventional business unit. In this role, you will proactively plan capital projects by developing and maintaining the project schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, tracking and reporting project performance, and proactively provide planning solutions.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of Planning/ Scheduling experience managing capital projects in oil and gas industry 
• Working experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management is preferred
• Planning/ Scheduling certification (PSP, PMI-SP, or others) is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop summary and detailed level schedules for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phases of the project using scheduling software - Primavera 
• Validate and ensure that schedule logics, activity durations, resource loading, float values, and critical path are sound and realistic
• Provide progress and schedule updates with thorough analysis on a regular basis; Work closely with the project team and keep them aware of project progress, schedule performance values, look-ahead, variances/ delays, schedule critical path, and near-critical activities
• Work with supply management and vendors to track purchase orders and contracts; working with engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors to update schedules and progress on a regular basis 
• Coordinate with contractors to set up the Earned Value based progress system and progress reporting

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees