Project Scheduling Officer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Project Scheduling Officer to join our Projects Service Department. Under the general direction of the Planning
and Scheduling Section Head, this position is responsible for working as a project lead to develop, monitor, report and analyze
resource loaded comprehensive project schedules for enterprise capital investments, including Advance Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) and Business Operating Capital (BOC).
Responsibilities:
- Lead project teams to develop, prepare, monitor, maintain and analyze schedules, including resourcing, for large-scale
strategic projects using Primavera P6 software.
- Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules to facilitate resource-specific job planning commitments.
- Within bounds of discretion and management precedent, respond to complex queries not covered by existing scheduling
processes and procedures.
- Generate and enhance processes, tools and reports at the division, department or section level to assist with analyzing the
actual and forecast labour requirements; identify when there is a conflict between requested work and available resources and
provide recommendations on corrective actions.
- Facilitate discussions with project managers and project teams to proactively manage project issues and seek out
opportunities for efficiencies, assess deviations to the project schedules and budget, and provide guidance on how to deal
with their impact.
- Make contract recommendations and analyze schedule progress of contractors and/or suppliers.
- Develop expertise through review of relevant industry information to assist strategic project teams in implementing effective
processes and solutions.
Qualifications:
- A two-year diploma from an educational institution of recognized standing plus completion of three accredited courses in
project management and courses in leadership, and a minimum of six years related experience;
OR
- A certificate plus completion of four accredited courses in project management and courses in leadership, and a minimum of
seven years related experience. Awareness of the fundamentals of electrical, civil, and mechanical disciplines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
such as consultants, suppliers and contractors.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of project management including estimating, scheduling, cost control, risk
management and change control.
- Experience in the use of SAP and P6 to oversee capital budgets and schedules would be considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills including experience with scheduling software and the Microsoft Office suite of software.
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