Project Assurance Specialist

Capital Power; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American energy company in Edmonton seeks a Project Assurance Specialist to join their Information Services team. This role involves financial reporting, budget support, and training project managers. Candidates should have a post-secondary diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including expertise in Oracle Project Accounting. A hybrid working arrangement is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible employee benefits

Retirement savings program

Paid time off programs

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Two years working in a Project Management Office on projects exceeding $1M.
• Knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects adhere to established controls and compliance.
• Support annual budget and IS Investment Approval processes.
• Assist with financial reporting and cost reconciliations.

Skills

Proficient computer and project management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Expert level knowledge of Oracle Project Accounting

Education

Post-secondary diploma in a related business field

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Oracle Project Accounting

Job description

Overview

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America. Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We\'re here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that\'s meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an organized and process-oriented individual to join our Information Services (IS) team.

As the Project Assurance Specialist, this role is a great fit for someone who likes to crunch numbers as it assists with the annual budgeting process and quarterly financial reporting as well as supports the project cost reconciliations and purchase order requisitions.

This role also delivers project methodology and guideline training to project managers and other project resources. In addition to assisting with the maintenance of projects within Oracle Projects.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Ensuring projects adhere to established controls and quarterly review compliance.
• Supporting the annual budget and IS Investment Approval Council processes.
• Assisting with financial reporting – quarterly forecasting and variances.
• Completing cost reconciliation of financials - accruals, purchase orders, invoice processing.
• Training project managers on project delivery practices and tools at Capital Power.
• Refining documentation as required including process guides and templates.
• Creating project team sites.
• Acting as lead on process and documentation inquiries for our Project Delivery team sites.

What you will bring to the role

Education:

• Post-secondary diploma in a related business field and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years working in a Project Management Office, including working with projects with a budget in excess of $1M.
• PMI (Project Management Institute) knowledge base including: accounting fundamentals, project environment experience, and risk management concepts.
• An understanding/ knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Skills:

• Proficient computer and project management skills including the ability to learn and understand project management software systems; financial systems; and Microsoft Office products.
• Working-level knowledge of all tasks across the project lifestyle, including but not limited to: opportunity assessment, feasibility, initiation, design, construction, implementation, and commissioning.
• Expert level knowledge of Oracle Project Accounting.
• Significant depth of knowledge in working on IS capital and operating projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to execute, drive impact and demonstrate urgency with all tasks.
• Comfortable interacting with technical team members and bringing an attitude that always strives for the best outcomes.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Hours of Work: 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week

Union: CSU52 (SEP-T2)

Wage: $47.22

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a 1000 referral reward.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.