Thales Canada

About Thales Canada

In 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 tomorrow's possible. Job Purpose: To support our development, we are seeking a Scheduler to join our team in Halifax, NS. The Scheduler is responsible to the Halifax 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 Coordinators (SMC), 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. Key Job Functions: The role of the 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 Coordinator 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; Integrate scope variations via Scope Variation Reports into existing project schedules including analysis of any impact to the existing program; 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 Coordinator through resource leveling 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; and Maintain and update cost status of work packages; Other tasking as required. Key Skill Requirements: All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. 2 + Years of experience of scheduling projects Competent use of Scheduling Tools (Primavera P6 is preferred) College graduate with trade experience or post-graduate qualifications or training in the area of Business, Finance/Accounting, Project Management, or Engineering is an asset Project planning knowledge Demonstrated analytical skills A high level of computing skills particularly with MS Office Prior experience in ship building, repair, or maintenance industry is desirable 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 Please note that the incumbent may be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting. This is predominantly an office work setting but will be required to work in dockyards and on Naval vessels At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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Company Size: 1001 - 5000

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