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Project Controller

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About the position
We are seeking analytical & collaborative individuals to join the Supervision Portfolio our Information technology Services (ITS) department!

Within the department and specific portfolio, you will you play a key role in supporting the Portfolio Director, Assistant Directors and project managers. This includes analyzing and reporting on project resource effort, costs, and highlighting trends and variances within project budgets and forecasts. This also includes reporting on operational costs by cost centres and cost categories, providing analysis and forecasts against budgets. You’ll work both independently and in a team environment, as well as take on additional tasks when needed to assist the project teams

Further – you will have the full support of your leader and team to further your career through the Bank’s customizable Learning & Development programs across various domains including tools, frameworks, and certifications.

What you will do
As a Project Controller, you are responsible for providing analytic and project-monitoring support to the Director, Assistant Directors and the portfolio’s project managers. You will also assist with resource-monitoring and end-of-month financial reporting.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Working in collaboration with the project managers to track progress and modify schedules as necessary, and assist teams in identifying financial risks and opportunities with their initiatives

• Extracting and interpreting information (schedules, costs, benefits, resources, capacity, risks, etc.) that will effectively guide delivery teams and support their decision-making processes

• Utilizing data fluency and your analytical skills to prepare reports and dashboards related to planning, tracking, and monitoring of schedules, costs, benefits, resources, capacity, risks, etc.

• Using the data collected to prepare portfolio status reports for management, steering committees, and other senior management groups.

• Building strong relationships with business partners from multiple corporate business lines to gain strong understanding of Portfolio Governance expectations.

• Maintain and contribute to the SharePoint Online repository to properly document project financials, reports, and other important project documentation.

• Ensure the continuous improvement of support tools and processes by working closely with ITS partners and review existing project controls and systems and propose additional controls, when necessary.

What you need to succeed
You can independently and systematically analyze information, specifically numerical and financial information, and can identify and define problems and draw logical conclusions. You are a great team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills to network with your peers and build collaborative working relationships. You follow processes, contribute to improving them but also able to navigate ambiguity and changes. Additionally, you can think ahead, prioritize, and organize your work and time effectively.

In addition, you have:

• Proven experience as a Project Controller (or similar position)

• Experience with budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, or statistical analysis

• Experience with supporting multiple leaders and managers at the same time

• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel & Outlook

Nice-to-have:

• Experience using Adaptive (Integrated Management Planning Application)

• Experience with Office 365 and/or SharePoint

• Experience using SAP (finance)

• Experience using Power BI and ServiceNow (PPM)

Your education and experience
Your combined education and work experience demonstrate that you have the proficiencies and skills for the role. We are ideally seeking candidates with a relevant degree/diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things.

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional). If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level. Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

What you need to know

• • Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
  • Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability
  • There will be no relocation assistance provided
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.

• • Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $73,511 to $86,484 (job grade 14)
  • The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
  • Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
  • Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
  • Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.