Project Control Officer

Rodan Energy Solutions; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian energy solutions firm in Oshawa is seeking a Project Control Officer to manage project planning and execution. Responsibilities include driving Front-End Planning processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining project schedule accuracy. The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering and has strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering/science relevant to project planning, scheduling, risk management.
• Proficiency in relevant business and computer applications for managing project information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and drive Front-End Planning processes.
• Maintain updated and accurate conceptual phase schedule.
• Facilitate project metrics reporting and variance analysis.
• Support risk monitoring, maintain Risk Register.
• Prepare and obtain approval for change documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep project plans accurate.
• Support project financial closeout.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Cost forecasting

Education

Four-year university degree in Business, Finance, Engineering

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Project Control Officer

Resume Due Date : Thursday, April 03, (5:00 PM EST)

Job ID : 25-

Number of Vacancies : 1

Level : MP3

Duration : 24 Months

Hours of work : 35 Hours per week

Location : Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

Work Mode : Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Overview

• Front End Planning (FEP) – Project team member responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and driving the Front-End Planning processes.
• Project Monitoring & Control – Develop and maintain updated and accurate conceptual phase schedule. Load approved project plan into applicable project control systems; set up applicable source systems as required and ensure alignment with project control systems.
• Maintain alignment between source systems and project control systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting – Facilitate project metrics reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify actual and potential deviations from the approved budgets or schedules and recommend corrective actions. Support risk monitoring, maintain Risk Register, and update as required.
• Change Management – Ensure adherence to change control processes. Prepare and obtain approval for change documentation. Update project costs and schedules promptly after changes. Maintain historical project performance data.
• Cost & Schedule Quality – Keep the project schedule current and reflective of the actual project plan, including field activities. Ensure accurate cost forecasting and schedule status updates. Verify the accuracy of standard project reports.
• Interface with Cross-Functional Groups – Collaborate with stakeholders to keep project plans accurate. Coordinate with Finance to reflect project data in financial systems and obtain status updates from resource providers.
• Closeout Phase – Support project financial closeout, conduct final reconciliation, and close out project controls and source systems.
• Miscellaneous – Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes and project control systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering/science relevant to project planning, scheduling, risk management, and control services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proficiency in relevant business and computer applications for managing project information, costs, and forecasts.
• Typically acquired through a four-year university degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or an equivalent level of education.

Our client is committed to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. We aim to build a diverse team that reflects the communities served. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment and invite all qualified individuals to apply, with accommodations available during the application, interview, and onboarding processes.