Project Planning and Control Analyst

CAE Inc; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Inc in Canada seeks a centralized planning and control analyst to support project budgeting, expense profiling, and reporting within the global software engineering team. You will collaborate with internal clients, participate in budget reviews, and drive process improvements.

Ideal candidate has 1–3 years in similar roles, strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel), familiarity with Planisware is a plus, and is perfectly bilingual in French and English; college or bachelor degree.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Planisware familiarity is a strong asset.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Review project budgets, variances, remaining budgets, and required budget expenses profiling.
• Prepare related reports and communicate with internal clients.
• Lead process improvements and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Education

College degree or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Planisware

Job description

Passionate about your field? Looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Then CAE is the right employer for you! Come share your passion with us!The role we are offering you:At CAE, our teams are committed to staying innovative and on the leading edge. By joining our centralized planning and control team for global software engineering, you will have the opportunity to participate actively during the projects financial review cycles, material purchase and more! That’s why we need your expertise and passion to complete our team!Here are some tasks specific to this role, in support to the Engineering activities:Projects budgets :Review cycles (variances (amounts and explanations), budgets remaining and requiredBudget expenses profiling (including validation with resources assignments).Regular, structured communication with internal clients.Related reports.Submit process improvements ideasLead continuous improvement activitiesOther financially related tasks as required.Minimal Qualifications:In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outllok, Excel)Knowledge of Planisware is a strong asset.Perfectly bilingual (French and English).College degree or bachelor degree equivalent combination of related training and experience.1 to 3 years previous experience in a similar role is an asset.Team spirit, flexible, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to effectively manage the pressure and stress imposed by deadlines.Effective time management and planification; taking into account multiple tasks in parallel.Ability to create positive relationships with colleagues and internal customers at all levels.willingness to learn new software tools.CAE offers:Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is importantRetirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity PlanWork-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all yearFun at work: social and community events all-year roundWith over 10,000 employees located in 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.comAbout CAEAt CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.Position TypeRegularEqual Opportunity & AccommodationsCAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.Data PrivacyPrivacy Statement | CAEAs part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.