Senior Project Control Officer (PCO)

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Project Control Officer in Toronto, where you will oversee project controls and financial oversight for IT projects. In this dynamic role, your expertise will support budgeting, planning, and effective delivery of multiple projects concurrently. You will collaborate with project managers, ensuring timely reporting and compliance while working in a hybrid environment that offers flexibility and meaningful engagement with your team.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Annual wellness account

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project control, project management, or a related role.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.
• Ability to interact with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and scheduling, organize meetings, and maintain action logs.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of project artifacts and monitor compliance with governance rules.
• Track project progress, consolidate metrics, and prepare status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management

Tools

Project management software (e.g., Clarity, JIRA)

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Control Officer (PCO) to join our dynamic IT project management team.

The successful candidate will play an essential role in ensuring the effective delivery of IT projects through strong project controls. They will be responsible for the financial oversight of projects, supporting project and program managers in planning and follow-up, and offering alternative solutions when necessary. The role includes collaborating with managers on budgeting and forecasting (both financial and resource-based) and managing the overall project management environment within the company's direction. The Senior PCO typically manages several projects at once and is expected to handle small request management independently. They will also coordinate activities required for forecasting multiple projects.

What you'll do here :

Project Planning and Scheduling

Support the creation and updating of project schedules. Assist in organizing project meetings and maintaining action logs.

Quality Control & Assurance

Ensure the quality and accuracy of all project artifacts, and verify that all documents are current and complete. Monitor compliance with governance rules and assist the PM in maintaining project documentation, status reports, risk registers, and issue logs.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Track project progress relative to planned milestones and deliverables. Consolidate project metrics and KPIs and assist the PM in preparing status reports and presentations.

Budget and Cost Control

Monitor project costs and assist with budget tracking. Reconcile monthly financial reports and vendor invoices by their deadlines. Identify and analyze discrepancies between estimated, actual, and forecasted costs.

Change Requests

Support change control processes and documentation efforts.

Proactively identify, track, and escalate risks or issues. Work with teams to develop mitigation plans and resolve blockers.

What you bring to the table :

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in project control, project management, or a related role in IT projects.

Strong proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Clarity, JIRA, etc.).

Experience with Power BI, including the ability to develop reports and analytics.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

LI-Hybrid

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

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