Project Scheduler - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Description

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9384
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Property,Planning And Development Property,Planning And Development Manage
Salary Information:$88,306.40 - $110,401.20
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Temporary-Fixed Term Until December 29, 2028
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: May 2, 2024
Last Day to Apply: May 15, 2024
Reports to: Program Manager

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

We have an opportunity in our Property, Planning & Development Department for a Project Scheduler to work with the program management team.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for providing project management support by establishing, monitoring and updating multiple project schedules, and assisting with planning and implementation activities and participating in the implementation, as well as the ongoing business improvement of the Workplace Transformation Program. Part of your responsibilities include collaborating with the other Internal Stream members to ensure the integration of project management tools and systems, as related to planning and scheduling.

As the incumbent you will baselining program and project plans to identify, develop, and implement benchmarking data, for the measurement and analysis of variances and root causes. Developing and maintaining the Master Project Schedule; planning, coordinating, and monitoring scheduling activities (both performance to date and planned schedule activities). As well as implementing changes to project schedules through effective change management processes and performing critical path/what-if/variance analysis Reporting schedule variances and recommending corrective action.

You will be attending meetings, including Risk identification and analysis meetings, contribute to the implementation plan and process, including timing, sequencing and staging of events. Analyzing data to identify trends, continuous improvement opportunities, and risks to leverage and mitigate.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related technical or business discipline (e.g. project management), and progressive experience in planning and scheduling and/or project management; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM or Project Management Professional (PMP) and or Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) would be an asset.
• Sound knowledge of scheduling and planning principles, methods, procedures, and processes; good understanding of integration between project functions.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience related to scheduling through the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project initiation, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring to closing.
• Experience with all aspects of the Master Project Schedule and demonstrated experience with time impact analysis, what-if scenarios, and recovery schedules.
• Understanding of both project owner and project execution requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure that project schedules, milestones, and deadlines are met on a timely basis.
• Ability to be recognized and serve as a subject matter expert to program management team and to provide technical guidance and recommendations.
• Well-developed organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills to manage large amounts of data.
• Ability to review and evaluate recommendations proposed by others, exercising independent judgment to ensure consistency with business goals.
• Effective interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to maintain effective and collaborative work relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong time management; ability to prioritize and balance competing demands in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficient in software applications relevant to the work, including Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (pivot table, v-lookup, charts), PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Project.
• Promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

What Skills Do You Bring?

What we Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.
  

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.