Scheduler - Jobs in Halifax, NS

Job Description

Location: Halifax, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.Position SummaryThe Thales Coastal Scheduler will coordinate, prepare, monitor and maintain Thales In-Service Support (ISS) work period work lists and develop schedules, providing accurate and timely reports as required to support ISS Enterprise.Responsible to meet contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPI) requirements within the program in accordance with Thales guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Thales Coastal Scheduler is responsible to the Thales Coastal Planning Team Lead for the coordination, preparation, monitoring and maintenance of Waterfront Maintenance packages and schedules. The preparation and maintenance of these maintenance packages and schedules is done in conjunction with the various stakeholders (ie Ship Maintenance Lead, Team Leaders, FMF, and Sub-Contractors) as required. The work packages will be used to identify and validate that all required maintenance has been identified in the appropriate work period. The schedules will be used to identify the program critical paths in conjunction with end customers and other project companies and manage the work periods.The role of the Coastal Scheduler is to develop maintenance work packages and schedules. The main duties include:

• Liaise with key stakeholders to develop valid and accurate bid and project maintenance packages;
• Liaise with key stakeholders to develop valid and accurate bid and project schedules;
• Liaise with key stakeholders to maintain valid and accurate project schedules in accordance with a weekly update cycle;
• Highlight areas of schedule and cost concern and identify potential actions for improving performance;
• Advise the Ship Maintenance Leads of scheduling/production issues that might impact on key schedule dates;
• Ensure data transfer, data coordination between various program management software systems to ensure capture of accurate performance data;
• Reconcile performance data generated from the systems with real project performance through communication with members of the project team;

• Prepare regular reports and charts on project schedule progress and project performance in Hours / Cost as required by the Ship Maintenance Coordinator and other stakeholders and as required;

• Carry out analysis of project schedule and cost performance
• Assist the Ship Maintenance Leads through resource levelling and other appropriate scheduling techniques to identify suitable project execution strategies to reduce execution costs and improve schedule performance;
• Assist with planning functions including project structure with relevant documentation;
• Maintain and update cost status of work packages; and
• Other tasking as required .

Health, Safety & Environment

• Comply with and ensure compliance of others to all relevant HS&E legislative requirements, policies, procedures and framework with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment.
• Promote Thales’s Health, Safety and Environmental programs by demonstrating HS&E Leadership in a professional and supportive manner

Key Requirements

• College Graduate with trade experience;
• 3 + Years of experience of scheduling projects highly advantageous;
• Competent use of Scheduling Tools;
• Experience with a Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) (IBM Maximo preferred);
• Experience with Defence Resource Maintenance Information (DRMIS) an asset;
• Project planning knowledge desirable;
• Demonstrated analytical skills;
• A high level of computing skills particularly with MS Office;
• Excellent communications skills including the ability to prepare and present reports to a range of audiences;
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to promote cooperation at all levels;

Key Qualifications

• Prior experience in the building, repair, or maintenance of Naval Vessels is desirable;
• Post graduate qualifications or trainings in the area of Business, Finance/Accounting, Project Management, or Engineering will be looked upon favorably
• Language: English (Essential), French (Desirable)

Specific need:

• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.Quick Apply

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