Project Controls Specialist

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Canada is seeking a Project Controls Specialist on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing data-driven solutions and analytical services to enhance project management efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, strong analytical abilities, and advanced skills in Microsoft tools. The successful applicant will collaborate with various teams to support both small and large projects, ensuring optimized procedures and accurate data management.

Benefits

Access to fitness facility

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation

Wellness Support

Paid volunteer day opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Support in Capital Projects and Engineering Services internal processes.
• Accumulate and compile cost and schedule data to support project teams.
• Aid in development of cost control/scheduling procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Database skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Apps

Oracle

IBM Cognos analytics

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

As a Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for providing data driven continuous improvement solutions and analytical services in partnership with project management and senior stakeholders. Your goal will be to ensure procedures, reporting, and data are streamlined where possible. Your success in this position will be demonstrated in your support to both small and large teams, while working on projects both independently and part of a team. This is an 18 month a fixed term contract.

Apply by February 28, 2026

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including a parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Support in Capital Projects and Engineering Services internal processes, optimizations, and data quality
• Accumulate and compile accurate cost and schedule data to support project teams
• Aid in development of cost control/scheduling procedures, execution plan, and business plan for projects
• Support various continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining and data management
• Regularly communicate and aid in the roll out of new continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide meaningful, accurate historical data and documentation

Your Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong and effective communication skills both verbally and written, including presentations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Database skills (Microsoft suite of products)
• Strong interpersonal skills including collaboration with other teams including engineering, procurement and contracts, construction, safety, quality, finance/accounting, operations and 3rd party vendors/suppliers
• Strong work ethic, produces accurate and credible deliverables, meets deadlines

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and other Microsoft products
• Software experience in Oracle, IBM Cognos analytics, or TM1 is an asset
• Software experience in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project is an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Business

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors