At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor project costs, prepare reports, and support budget management for a major rail initiative.
- Company: Join SYSTRA Canada, a leader in transport infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Bilingualism in French and English is essential for effective communication.
- Why this job: Be part of a groundbreaking project shaping Canada's transportation future.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or engineering; 3 years in cost control preferred.
The predicted salary is between 118350 - 144650 $ per year.
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.
SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Context
The ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
- Missions/Main Duties
- Cost Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor and report project costs, forecasts, and variances.
- Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and performance updates.
- Support forecasting, earned value, and cash flow analysis.
- Maintain cost control tools and data accuracy.
- Budget Management
- Support budget preparation, review, and tracking.
- Assess cost impacts of project changes and delays.
- Risk & Opportunity Management
- Analyze financial risks, changes, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with policies, contracts, and regulations.
- Support audits with cost documentation and explanations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Coordinate with project and finance teams on cost validation and reconciliation.
- Report cost performance to management and stakeholders.
- Profile/Skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or engineering. Professional certification (e. g., CMA, CPA, PMP, or PRINCE2) is an asset.
Years of experience
Minimum of 3 years in cost control, financial analysis, or project accounting, preferably in infrastructure, construction, or railway projects.
- Technical Competencies
- Experience working in a PMO environment or on large-scale capital projects.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and project financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*
- Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies.
Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.
- Personal And Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and soft skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to organize and plan work effectively.
- Methodical, thorough, and proactive.
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (i CIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching.
These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra. com.
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