Cost Controls Student - Winter 2027

AtkinsRéalis Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible time-off policies

Training and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a cost control co-op student to assist cost control and reporting on a major engineering project. You will work under the Monark project control manager, handling cost accounts, invoicing, and forecasting in a dynamic environment.

The role requires an engineering student in 3rd year or higher with knowledge of power plants, Primavera P6, and Oracle 12. MS Office, Excel, Power Query, and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering student in 3rd year or higher.
• Knowledge of power plant tech and CANDU reactors is a plus.
• Primavera P6 and Oracle 12 knowledge beneficial.
• Familiar with financial processes in construction/engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel, Power Query, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Control project cost accounts and charging codes.
• Set up and maintain WBS in operation systems.
• Support preparation of invoices with cost information.
• Match invoices to PO and input into CMMS workflow.
• Incurred cost reconciliation and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare accruals for procurement/subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Procurement on progress reports.

Skills

Engineering student

Power plant knowledge

MS Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

MS Office (Power Query)

Strong problem-solving

Education

Engineering (3rd year or higher)

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle 12

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 1,400 highly skilled employees design and deliver state-of-the-art CANDU reactors, carry out life extension projects, provide plant life management programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services for existing nuclear power stations.

We are looking to hire for candidates interested in working on the cost control, accounting and finance planning on a large-scale Engineering project. The Cost control Co-op Student will work with the cost control and reporting team various cost control scopes on a 37.5hrs/week work schedule.

Duration: We are currently seeking students available for a Winter 2027 co-op placement. Opportunities are available for students seeking 4, 8, 12, or 16-month work terms, with placements beginning in January 2027.

Location: Mississauga, ON.

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 1,400 highly skilled employees design and deliver state-of-the-art CANDU reactors, carry out life extension projects, provide plant life management programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services for existing nuclear power stations.

We are looking to hire for a 4/8/12/16-month co-op position, for candidates interested in working on the cost control, accounting and finance planning on a large-scale Engineering project. Reporting to Monark project control manager. The Cost control Co-op Student will work with the cost control and reporting team various cost control scopes on a 37.5hrs/week work schedule.

Your role

• Control project cost accounts, charging codes management.
• Set up and maintain WBS in operation systems.
• Support preparation of invoices through providing cost support information (via oracle timesheet/vendor invoices/etc.).
• Matching invoice to purchase order and verify that contents of invoice are in line with purchase order and commitments, then accurately input invoice to CMMS and initiate the workflow approval of the invoice.
• Incurred cost reconciliation and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare Accruals for procurement/subcontractors.
• Work with Procurement to help assess procurement and subcontractor progress ad hoc reports and other related duties as required.

About you

• Engineering student preferred, minimum 3rd year or higher.
• Knowledge of Power plant technology and CANDU nuclear generating stations will be beneficial to the position.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Oracle 12would be beneficial, but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of regular financial processes, preferably in construction or engineering projects is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Familiar with MS Office suite, and in particular expertise with MS Excel, power query, Power BI is required.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work with staff, build and maintain good working relationships with Project Controls team.
• Flexible, ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and time-pressured environment.
• Report writing, communication and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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