Project Controls Analyst - Temporary 18 months

WSP; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Thornhill, Ontario is seeking a Project Controls Analyst for a temporary 18-month term. You will oversee financial and operational management of transportation and infrastructure projects, ensuring on-budget and on-schedule delivery while coordinating with project teams.

Responsibilities include developing budgets and forecasts, tracking earned value, preparing progress and financial reports, and coordinating with Project Accounting and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls, project coordination, financial management, project administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, transportation, planning, or consulting projects is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ProjectWise, SharePoint, Primavera P6, and/or MS Project is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and evolving project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate functional portfolio reviews for MAPS and support governance requirements.
• Implement and maintain project controls processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain baseline budgets, forecasts, and WBS to manage hours and expenditures.
• Monitor performance by tracking planned value, actual costs, earned value, schedules, and other metrics.
• Analyze trends and impacts of scope changes on cost, schedule and performance.
• Identify and resolve deviations, risks, and issues affecting projects.
• Coordinate between Project Accounting, Project Controls, Project Managers, and delivery teams.
• Support financial health through cost control, variance analysis, forecasting and reporting.
• Organize billing drafts, monthly invoices, approvals and payments.
• Manage sub-consultant invoicing and receivables.
• Prepare monthly progress and financial reports for leadership.
• Support development of project plans, schedules, cost plans, quality plans and change management.
• Prepare reporting packages for project and corporate leadership.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

EVM

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Project tools

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Controls Analyst - Temporary 18 months

• Thornhill, ON, Canada
• Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Control Analyst to support the successful delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 18 months.

In this role, you will be responsible for the financial and operational management of projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contract Administrators, and Sub-Consultants. You will play a key role in ensuring projects remain on budget, on schedule, and aligned with business objectives through effective project controls, cost management, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Your Impact

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contract Administrators, Sub-Consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate functional portfolio reviews for MAPS and support project governance requirements.
• Implement and maintain project controls processes and procedures to support project and contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain baseline budgets, forecasts, and work breakdown structures (WBS) to effectively manage project hours and expenditures.
• Monitor project performance by tracking planned value, actual costs, earned value, schedules, and other key project metrics.
• Analyze project trends and assess the impacts of scope changes on cost, schedule, and overall project performance.
• Identify, communicate, document, and support the resolution of deviations from project plans, including risks and issues with potential future impacts.
• Act as a liaison between Project Accounting, Project Controls, Project Managers, and project delivery teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial information.
• Support the financial health of projects through cost control, variance analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Organize billing drafts, compile monthly invoices, and coordinate approvals and payment follow-ups as required.
• Manage sub-consultant invoicing and receivables.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly progress reports, financial reports, and executive-level project status updates.
• Support the development of project plans, schedules, cost plans, quality plans, and change management plans.
• Prepare reporting packages and performance summaries for project and corporate leadership teams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls, project coordination, financial management, project administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, transportation, planning, or consulting projects is considered a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ProjectWise, SharePoint, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving project requirements.

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89 800 – $118 900
MB & ON: $81 900 – $112 800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81 100 – $107 700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Job Info

• Job Identification 97116
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 05:21 PM

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