Environmental Administrative Assistant

WSP • Calgary, AB

45d • $52,000 - $76,200

About The Position

WSP has an opportunity for an Environmental Administrative Assistant to join our team in Calgary or Edmonton. The Remediation Program Management team is a national team serving large clients across Canada. We are known for providing top quality technical work to our clients. Many of our clients are long term clients that seek WSPs expertise in managing the assessment and remediation of their Sites. In this Project Controls Support role you would be responsible for supporting Project Managers, Project Accountants, and Management control the financial performance of projects. Supporting from project inception to closure and becoming an integral part help us steward best financial controls practices and deliver projects profitably.

Requirements

• Post secondary diploma or degree in accounting/finance, business administration, or other relevant training.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting-type role or project controls, preferably in the engineering or construction industry.
• Proficiency in project finance software such as Oracle, or similar tools.
• Ability to multi-task, work on several projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with project planning software (MS Project or Primavera P6) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, project accountants, and finance teams to track and control project costs.
• Work with the project team to monitor the progress of deliverables, tasks, and the overall project using earned value principles.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying deviations from the plan and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and potential risks.
• Conduct cost analysis and forecasting to ensure project budgets are adhered to and financial targets are met.
• Produce forecasts through project completion utilizing ETC and EAC principles.
• Support project management processes, including opening, closing, and quality assurance procedures.
• Track budgetary change requests to ensure regular follow-ups.
• Perform other assigned or required tasks related to the management and control of projects, costs, and schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees