Project Control Officer (PCO) – Global Project Office

iA Financial Group; Quebec; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Quebec is seeking a Project Control Officer (PCO) to support the Operations and Project Control team. In this role, you will manage project lifecycles, ensure compliance with governance processes, and provide support to project managers. Ideal candidates have a college diploma in a related field and proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially advanced Excel. This position offers a chance to enhance your organizational and analytical skills while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the investment project lifecycle in corporate systems.
• Ensure data reliability and compliance with governance processes.
• Provide support to project managers and portfolio managers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Efficiency

Analytical mind

Microsoft 365 tools

Advanced Excel

Education

College diploma in computer science, administration, or related field

Tools

Planview

Job description

Project Control Officer (PCO) – Global Project Office

Build the future with us

Are you known for your efficiency and organizational skills, and want to contribute to the success of an organization where rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement guide daily actions?

As a Project Control Officer (PCO), you will play a key role within the Operations and Project Control team of the Strategy and Performance Vice-Presidency in monitoring, governing, and performing the project portfolio, ensuring data reliability, process compliance, and project team support.

This position is a great opportunity to put your organizational skills, analytical mind, and efficiency to work in an environment that values autonomy and collaboration.

What you will accomplish with us

As a Project Control Officer (PCO), you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Manage the investment project lifecycle: creation, updating, and closure in corporate systems, ensuring rigor and compliance with governance processes.
• Manage users and data in Planview™ planning software.
• Create, modify, and track investment portfolio budgets.
• Enter project-related expenses.
• Perform necessary control and quality assurance of various indicators and processes under the team's responsibility.
• Perform month-end operations and forward accounting information to the appropriate departments.
• Ensure the compliance and validity of data recorded in various systems and correct it as necessary.
• Participate in process optimization and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design administrative tools and templates, promote their use, and implement various administrative procedures.
• Provide local support to project managers, portfolio managers, sector project controllers, and project resources.
• At the request of your manager, develop, propose, and take charge of various training programs.

What could accelerate your success in this position

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a college diploma in computer science, administration, or a related field, combined with at least one (1) year of experience in a similar role.
• Is proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (particularly advanced Excel).