Specialist, Transmission Major Projects (Project Controls)

SaskPower; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing reliable power to Saskatchewan. As a Project Control Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in managing large-scale power transmission projects from planning to execution. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on safety and innovation. You will be responsible for developing project schedules, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with corporate standards. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of project management or support experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and forecasts.
• Identify project risks and assist with risk management.
• Support project reporting and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SharePoint

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Specialist, Transmission Major Projects (Project Controls)

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 05/12/2025 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Major Projects department is responsible for the planning and execution of SaskPower’s largest, most complex, highest risk projects across Generation, Transmission and Distribution. The Major Projects department is seeking a Project Control Specialist to support the development and execution of new, large-scale power transmission projects. The Project Control Specialist will provide project management support and control through schedule development, cost forecasting, and project reporting related to major capital projects. This role will be based out of SaskPower’s Head Office in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The Project Controls Specialist is accountable to provide subject matter expertise in the planning, execution and monitoring of capital projects. As a member of SaskPower’s Major Projects team, this position is responsible for supporting all aspects of project management from initiation phase to design, construction, commissioning, and closure. This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of processes, procedures, templates, reports and metrics related to planning, scheduling, cost forecasting, risk and project data management. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to act as a central point of contact in the management and administration of strategic and operational functions, providing expert advice and direction that aligns with departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accountable for developing and maintaining the project schedule including baseline schedule development, planning, tracking, reporting, analysis, and change control.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of project forecasts.
• Identify and analyze project risks and assist with project risk management.
• Ensure capital projects are aligned with corporate policies and standards.
• Assist with resource management planning, tracking, analysis, and forecasting associated with department and project personnel.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Manager for the development of earned value data, project reporting and presentations.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of applicable project control standards.
• Support development, analysis and reporting of project and department performance metrics.
• Contribute to documenting project closure data to enable knowledge retention (lessons learned, project data compilation).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and implementation of standardized work processes for effective project controls.
• Apply governance as required, to business process and/or procedure to ensure strategic alignment with the departmental and corporate business plan.
• Act as a subject matter expert in project control to develop, implement, and assist management staff in the administration and interpretation of corporate policies
• Provide advice that is appropriate, practical and consistent with relevant legislation, regulations, laws, industry standards, and best practices.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and departmental strategic planning initiatives.
• Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to the area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, or other related equivalent AND/OR;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, Prince 2, or equivalent AND/OR;
• Five (5) years of related experience project management or project support experience (working with Primavera, MS Project, SharePoint, etc.)
• Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
• Strong attention to detail; high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Able to successfully manage multiple concurrent activities and maintain a commitment to deliver high quality work.
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and manage tasks in a changing environment
• Excellent facilitation, project management and decision making skills
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork.
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s role-based competencies (Analytical Thinking, Building Relationships, Delivering Services & Quality, Solution Focus).
• Demonstrate SaskPower’s corporate values of safety, openness, collaboration and accountability.
• Demonstrate SaskPower’s cultural behaviours.

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act . These include:

• Indigenous Peoples
• members of Visible Minority Groups
• persons with disabilities
• women
• LGBTQ2S+ community
• persons who served and are serving in the military
• newcomers to Saskatchewan

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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Please apply by 05/12/2025.