Project Scheduler - NWBC Region

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People'' and “Doing the Job Right”. 

More about OCL here:  www.oclgroup.ca. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The Role

We are recruiting for a Project Scheduler to join our team for a project in Northwest BC. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and can manage complex schedules across multiple disciplines. This role is camp-based on a rotation schedule subject to client requirements (ie. 14 on/14 off, 18 on/10 off, etc.), with a travel allowance provided. These remote project roles will be working 12 hour days. 

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive salary. Negotiable, based on experience.
• Weekly Pay
• Company bonus (depending on overall company performance).
• Health, dental, vision, travel benefits (50/50 split)
• Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance & dependent life Insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Cell phone allowance or company provided cell phone.
• A company provided laptop 

*DSP’s - hourly wage only, no overtime, no benefits, no vacation or stat holiday pay

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules for multiple phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, construction supervisors, and subcontractors to gather input and ensure schedule alignment.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying potential delays, conflicts, or bottlenecks, and proactively recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute schedule reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, stakeholders, and clients.
• Conduct schedule reviews, risk assessments, and forecasting activities to ensure projects remain on track.
• Maintain accurate records of schedule changes, project milestones, and critical path updates.
• Assist in resource allocation planning and coordination to support project efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings, providing scheduling insights and highlighting potential risks to timelines.
• Ensure schedules comply with contractual obligations, project standards, and company procedures.
• Continuously improve scheduling practices and processes, implementing best practices for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills/Education/Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Scheduler in industrial, oil & gas, or construction projects, with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex schedules across multiple disciplines. Experience in both onsite and remote project environments is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools, including experience with schedule updates, resource loading, critical path analysis, and reporting. Ability to produce visually clear and accurate schedule reports for management and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks, delays, and conflicts in project schedules and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction teams, subcontractors, and clients. Able to present scheduling data clearly and facilitate collaborative decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a camp-based environment on a 14/14 rotation, demonstrating adaptability, reliability, and a strong work ethic in remote project locations.
• Experience managing multi-discipline projects and a solid understanding of project management methodologies, including the ability to integrate schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and safety requirements relevant to oil & gas, industrial, and construction projects.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, ensuring all schedule data, reports, and updates are accurate, timely, and compliant with company standards and contractual obligations.
• Continuous improvement mindset, seeking ways to optimize scheduling processes, reporting tools, and workflow efficiency.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in project scheduling or planning will also be considered.
• Certifications (preferred but not required): PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE), or other relevant scheduling/project management certifications.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Experience with project reporting, dashboards, and presentation to senior management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis
• Proficiency in Google work applications - OCL does run Google Office Suite programs
• Must be able to work in a camp-based environment 
• Must have valid safety tickets, or able to attain prior to site mobilization
• Must be legally eligible to to work in Canada 
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test 

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.