Job descriptionCost Controller (Temporary Contract – 12 Months) Sault Ste Marie, Ontario (In-Office)
Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high‑grade underground assets: the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. Our goal is to responsibly leverage an operating platform and a strong exploration pipeline to build a growing value‑driven gold producer.
About The Opportunity The Cost Controller is responsible for establishing, controlling, and reporting project cost. The role supports effective project governance by ensuring that budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, accruals, and cost reports are accurately captured, analyzed, and communicated to the project team and management. The Cost Controller works closely with project management, procurement, finance, and consultants to monitor project performance, identify cost risks and trends, and support timely decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.
Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities And Job Duties
Reporting of monthly financial results for CAT 3 and CAT 2 projects
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the project cost control framework, procedures, and reporting tools
Follow commitments and support Project Manager’s and Project Owner’s variance analysis on capital projects
Support project owners in building business cases for future projects
Participate in monthly project meetings, forecast reviews, and management reporting sessions
Review purchase orders, invoices, and commitments to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved project budgets
Support month‑end close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, and cost validations related to capital projects
Prepare and distribute regular cost reports and dashboards to project stakeholders and senior management
Assist in the AFE process, including tracking approvals, budgets, and actual spend against authorized amounts
Support the project change management process by logging, tracking, and reporting trends, change notices, change orders, and potential exposures
Evaluate the cost impact of scope changes, risks, and emerging issues in coordination with the project team
Ensure approved changes are incorporated into control budgets and forecasts
Maintain a current view of potential cost growth and contingency drawdown
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and IFRS capitalization guidelines
Coordinate with Procurement and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or missing POs
Qualifications And Experience
University degree in Business or Accounting required
Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CPA)
Minimum 5 years of accounting or cost control experience, with strong skills in cost tracking, variance analysis, and budget management
Advanced computer skills with expertise in spreadsheets and Microsoft Office suite
SAP experience would be an asset
Working Conditions / Schedule
Location: Sault Ste Marie Office
Day Shift
5/2 Schedule
Contract – 12 Months
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Travel: Regular travel to mine site will be required – approximately 4 days per month
Our Total Compensation Package
Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance‑based bonus opportunity
Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short‑term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
Healthcare spending account
Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
RRSP matching
Training, development and education supports
Travel allowances
3 weeks vacation plus statutory holidays
Programs to support the long‑term well‑being of our team members (e.g. Employee Assistance Program)
Mental Health Awareness Month
Family Day & Annual Holiday events
Local community partnerships
Equal Opportunity Statement Wesdome prides itself on being an equal‑opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.
Eligibility To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.
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