Capital Program Controls Assistant (Contract)

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups. Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us! Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and values-driven Capital Program Controls Assistant to support the Capital Program team while a new system is being installed. This role provides comprehensive project financial support by coordinating cost tracking, procurement, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities in D365 to ensure accurate financial management and compliance across all project phases. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and reconciliation skills, exceptional organization and attention to detail, effective communication and collaboration across teams, and the ability to manage multiple accounting processes accurately in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment. This is a contract position, in Calgary until December 2026.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Up to 5 years of progressive experience with invoicing and cost control functions.
• Experience supporting project financial management, including cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchase requisitions, three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice), and invoice processing.
• Proficiency with project and financial systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Experience with project setup, in-service and closeout reporting within a project management or ERP system.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis (actuals vs. plan/forecast).
• High attention to detail with the ability to track costs accurately across multiple budget line items.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• A committed team player who is willing to pitch in as needed to support team objectives and organizational success.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to learn quickly, troubleshoot issues, and think critically.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers (PMs) and Project Leads (PLs) with cost tracking, purchase requisition generation, receiving goods and services for three-way match, and invoice processing for individual projects.
• Assist PMs with project set-up, monthly forecasting and project in-service and completion reporting in the project system.
• Track actual costs on budget line items, including collecting information for invoices and tracking costs in D365.
• Assist with monthly forecasts, annual budget input, gathering variances of actual to plan and forecast and ensure required financial processes are followed.

Benefits

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business
• Competitive compensation
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees