Project Controls Analyst

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover TRIUMF Canadas particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate inspire and educate creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMFs diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers engineers technicians tradespeople staff and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Our project management office is looking to hire a Project Controls Specialist to join their team.

Do you have what it takes

You might be a great fit if you bring some of the following:

A solid analytical foundation:you hold a degree in engineering business finance or a related fieldwith 1-3 years of experience
An interest in projectfinancial management:youarecomfortable working in Excel ERP and areeager to expand your experienceproject control systems such as Workday SAP or Oracle
Adata-driven mindset:you enjoyusing EVM cost and schedule performance metrics to analyze labor hours budgets commitments and variances
A collaborative working style:you communicate clearly and work effectively with project managers finance partners and technical teams to gather data and deliver meaningful reports

Whatsin it for you

Hands-on experience supporting a Project Management Office with cost tracking reporting and performance analysis on active projects
Direct exposure to project managers and finance teams gaining insight into how budgets are plannedmonitored and controlled
Opportunities to build dashboards KPIs and reports that inform decision-making for a wide range of stakeholders
Career progression opportunities
Experience in a national research facility alongside scientists engineers and project leaders
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Work-life balance with generous vacation and leave time

The Project Controls Specialist supports the project management office with reporting cost control and performance analysis. The role works with financial systems to compile and analyze project data maintain accurate cost and progress reporting and collaborate with project managers and the finance team to deliver reporting to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with company financial systems and processes to collect and analyze labour hours and cost data.
Develop project reporting and dashboards using data visualization techniques to communicate key metrics.
Generate monthly and quarterly project reports.
Track purchase orders subcontract commitments and related expenditures.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of baseline budgets.
Support project managers in managing their budgets through reporting and analysis.
Build and maintain best practices across the organization for project costing and budget management.
Assists in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.
Assists in assembling data for trending and forecasting.
Support KPI development and compile data for regular reporting.
Apply scope control change management and earned value methodology when supporting project performance tracking.
Support training of colleagues to understand project costing project management vs. budget and financial tracking processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proven experience in project controls cost management or project financial management supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle
Proficiency in MS Excel experience working with ERP and project control systems (e.g. Workday SAP or Oracle) is an asset
Working understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and cost/schedule performance metrics
Solid understanding of project accounting including accruals commitments and cost tracking. Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and organizational skills; excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Finance or related field
Experience: 13 years in project controls cost analysis or scheduling

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary: $59925.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
Excellent Employee Pension Plan
Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Generous time away
Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

March 09 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

Equity diversity and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates the voices of our employees students partners and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email:
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

Required Experience:

Discover TRIUMF Canadas particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate ...