Scheduler

Requisition ID: 2261

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Working as part of the Program Controls Team, the primary responsibility of the Scheduler is to establish and maintain detailed schedules for aircraft production and other areas within the Program. Provide schedule status and resource loading requirements to the Management Team. Establish workaround solutions, when required, with team members. Analyze performance data, develop and provide reports on progress and budget status.

• Maintain and monitor progress against the Program Master Schedule and highlight deficiencies.
• Generate and develop detailed aircraft production and program workstream schedules using MS Project Server software.
• Engage with Project Managers, Production Supervision, Planners and Material personnel to develop project sequencing and identify dependencies.
• Proactively manage schedules to ensure they have the correct sequence, milestones, resource allocation, task duration, and linkages of dependencies and scheduled events.
• With the Program Controls Team, assist in developing schedule recovery plans including modeling 'what if' scenarios.
• Evaluate and identify schedule constraints and propose corrective actions.
• Provide weekly aircraft progress updates focusing on % Complete.
• Support Program reporting including interpreting/analyzing data, assessing Program risk & schedule impact by applying analytical tools.
• Assist the Program Controls Team with monitoring cost against Program progress.
• Highlight critical items for Production and Material and develop work around plans as required.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

• Graduate of Post Secondary Institution with study focused on data analysis, manufacturing, project management, change management or related fields preferred but candidates with experience in these fields will be considered.
• B. Eng. or Industrial Engineering Technologist or equivalent diploma considered an asset.
• Registered PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) would be considered an asset.
• Sound knowledge of MS Project or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated logical thinking. Must have the ability to think through a problem in a logical and organized manner.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Creative and innovative, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in work style to better respond to multiple requests/tasks and handle sudden changes in priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Sound knowledge of performance reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL Programming, J.D. Edwards software and SharePoint considered an asset.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.