Project Control Officer

VIA Rail Canada • Montreal, QC

5d • CA$86,366 - CA$106,687 • Hybrid

About The Position

VIA Rail is undertaking significant projects to modernize its services and infrastructure, including a new train fleet and infrastructure improvements. The company is seeking a Project Control Officer (PCO) to join the maintenance center modernization program team. This role will be central to managing multiple projects and providing advisory support to project managers. The PCO will be responsible for managing project delivery monitoring and control activities, and advising on the use of standards, methodologies, templates, and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration or management, with from three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant experience as a project controller;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge of cost tracking and project planning;
• Sense of organization, planning and prioritization;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• Strong communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Nice To Haves

• PMI certification (CAPM or PMP), an asset;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, the Microsoft Project Online environment and Power BI;
• Knowledge of document management best practices and the SharePoint tool;
• Knowledge of PMBOK and other project management methodologies, an asset;
• Familiarity with Oracle’s project costing modules, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project finances (accruals, forecasts, budgets, invoicing);
• Ensure that the monthly financial project management cycle’s timelines are respected (accruals and forecasts delivery);
• Work closely with Procurement and Accounts Payable on change requests and invoicing;
• Manage project delivery monitoring and control: overseeing progress reports and updating project logs (approbations, contingencies use, change requests, open points, risks, issues, resources, etc.);
• Contribute to project start up activities: drafting business plans, financial justifications and project plans, timelines and budgets;
• Analyze and assess project progress and support project and portfolio managers in implementing mitigation measures, as well as assisting them with reporting;
• Advise project managers and program team members on the use of management standards and methods as well as templates and other tools;
• Contribute to project completion activities: addressing outstanding issues, managing lessons learned and closing out the project administratively.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work policy (depending on the position)
• Comprehensive insurance plan (medical, dental, disability, life)
• Competitive pension plan with employer contribution
• Employee assistance programs and well‑being support
• Opportunities for continuous learning (e.g., Power BI, advanced analytics, project management)
• Opportunities for advancement within a transforming organization
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level