On-Site Nuclear Project Controls Co-op

Aecon Group Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking a Project Controls Co‑op for the CanAtom RFBR program starting January 2027. The role supports cost control, scheduling, and risk management for Units 5–8, with on-site exposure in a nuclear refurbishment project.

You will gain hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, and stakeholder reporting while collaborating with engineering, procurement, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with project management tools is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise executive summaries, variance narratives, and stakeholder presentations.
• Results-oriented, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities, reporting cycles, and stakeholder expectations under tight timelines.
• Commitment to teamwork, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and developing planning capability across the project controls organization.
• Coursework or previous experience in project management or project controls.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and/or cost tracking tools.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Support the preparation and analysis of cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Help maintain project documentation, including change orders, progress reports, and risk registers.
• Assist in tracking project budgets and expenditures.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and status updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and finance.
• Perform data entry, organization, and visualization using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost tracking tools

Job description

Aecon Group Inc. in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking a Project Controls Co‑op for the CanAtom RFBR program starting January 2027. The role supports cost control, scheduling, and risk management for Units 5–8, with on-site exposure in a nuclear refurbishment project.

You will gain hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, and stakeholder reporting while collaborating with engineering, procurement, and finance teams.