Scheduler

About the Role

DKI Simcoe County in Orillia, Ontario is looking for a Scheduler to support its disaster restoration and property mitigation operations. The business has served homeowners and companies for more than 60 years, helping them recover after water, fire, storm, and other property-related damage. This position suits someone who is highly organized, comfortable juggling several priorities, and confident working in a busy, changeable environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Encouraging, family-style workplace
• Stable industry that continues to be resilient through economic changes
• Work with real purpose by helping people recover after disasters
• Access to extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Team activities and company benefits
• Room to learn, develop, and advance

Key Duties

• Plan and manage schedules for subcontractors as well as internal emergency and production teams
• Review project timelines each day and relay updates, delays, and schedule changes to crews, trades, customers, and managers
• Help keep projects moving on schedule so deadlines are consistently achieved
• Monitor daily job costs and budgets to support profitability targets
• Work with internal departments so jobs move into production without unnecessary delays
• Keep schedules, records, and communications precise and up to date
• Quickly reshuffle priorities when staffing shortages or unexpected issues arise
• Assist with coordinating demolition and construction permits
• Partner with Project Managers and Assistants to keep job notes current and aligned with the schedule
• Provide support with office tasks and incoming phone calls when needed
• Take part in an on-call rotation of 1 week every 5 weeks

What You Need

• Excellent organizational ability and comfort handling several tasks at once
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence using computers, scheduling tools, Microsoft Office, and other digital systems
• Ability to stay effective in a fast-moving environment
• Professional, reliable, and proactive work style
• Customer-focused attitude with strong people skills
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems, and adapt quickly
• Comfort working with both internal teams and subcontractors
• At least 2 years of scheduling or administrative experience preferred
• Background in construction, restoration, or service coordination is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of job costing, budgeting, and margins is preferred

Work Details

This is a full-time, permanent, in-person position in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Pay starts at $25 per hour.

Benefits and Perks

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Extended health coverage
• Retirement savings plan

Additional Information

The role includes participation in an on-call schedule, with one week on call every five weeks. The position requires dependable in-person attendance and regular coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders.