Project Control Officer (5+ years) to support cost tracking and financial forecasting within government programs

S.I. Systems Ltd.; Calgary, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

S.I. Systems Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Project Control Officer (5+ years) to support cost tracking and financial forecasting within government programs.

You will work with finance, manufacturing, supply chain and program teams to monitor budgets, forecast expenses and track invoices. Hybrid role covering Ottawa and Calgary, with EST working hours. Primary duties include tracking actual costs weekly, preparing labour and non-labour estimates, reviewing invoices, and creating cost analyses to

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a supporting Project Cost Control role focused on forecasting and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, data extraction, and financial reporting.
• Cost tracking, invoice review, variance reporting, and monthly estimate to complete activities.
• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Track and report actual program costs on a weekly basis.
• Investigate unplanned actual costs and variances.
• Prepare labour and non-labour task estimates.
• Review invoices to confirm billable items and identify mitigation plans for discrepancies.
• Prepare cost analysis spreadsheets using program templates.
• Support cost briefings for task leads and program management.
• Prepare and track customer travel and material requests.

Skills

Project Cost Control

Excel

Cost tracking

SharePoint

Education

Finance / Project Management degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Project Control Officer (5+ years) to support cost tracking and financial forecasting within government programs

Our manufacturing client is seeking a Project Control Officer (5+ years) to support cost tracking and financial forecasting within government programs

Join a team supporting large task-based government programs focused on cost control, invoicing, and financial analysis. This role works closely with finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to track budgets, forecast expenses, review invoices, and support customer-authorized work. The position supports programs involving large teams and provides visibility across multiple stakeholders in Ottawa and Calgary.

Must Haves

• 2–3 years in a supportingProject Cost Control role focused on forecasting and budgeting
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, data extraction, and financial reporting
• Cost tracking, invoice review, variance reporting, and monthly estimate to complete activities
• SharePoint proficiency within program or project support environments
• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Understanding of the program management life cycle and associated processes
• Experience supporting the development, execution, and close out of task-based programs
• Experience supporting large programs with labour, travel, material, and subcontractor cost tracking

Responsibilities

• Track and report actual program costs on a weekly basis
• Investigate unplanned actual costs and variances
• Prepare labour and non-labour task estimates
• Review invoices to confirm billable items and identify mitigation plans for discrepancies
• Prepare cost analysis spreadsheets using program templates
• Support cost briefings for task leads and program management
• Prepare and track customer travel and material requests

Our manufacturing client is seeking a Project Control Officer (5+ years) to support cost tracking and financial forecasting within government programs

Join a team supporting large task-based government programs focused on cost control, invoicing, and financial analysis. This role works closely with finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to track budgets, forecast expenses, review invoices, and support customer-authorized work. The position supports programs involving large teams and provides visibility across multiple stakeholders in Ottawa and Calgary.

Contract, Ottawa, Hybrid, Working Hours: EST

Must Haves

• 2–3 years in a supportingProject Cost Control role focused on forecasting and budgeting
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, data extraction, and financial reporting
• Cost tracking, invoice review, variance reporting, and monthly estimate to complete activities
• SharePoint proficiency within program or project support environments
• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Understanding of the program management life cycle and associated processes
• Experience supporting the development, execution, and close out of task-based programs
• Experience supporting large programs with labour, travel, material, and subcontractor cost tracking

Responsibilities

• Track and report actual program costs on a weekly basis
• Investigate unplanned actual costs and variances
• Prepare labour and non-labour task estimates
• Review invoices to confirm billable items and identify mitigation plans for discrepancies
• Prepare cost analysis spreadsheets using program templates
• Support cost briefings for task leads and program management
• Prepare and track customer travel and material requests

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