Project Governance Analyst

Why Join WSP Canada?

• We prioritize a culture of inclusivity and community, and we are dedicated to maintaining it.
• Our flexible work arrangements - We understand the significance of balancing professional and personal lives and encourage you to achieve that balance. We support you both at work and in your personal life.
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• Outstanding career opportunities - We are continuously expanding and aim for excellence. We welcome innovative ideas and are eager to explore new possibilities.
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We provide our employees with competitive compensation, a remarkable corporate culture, and comprehensive benefits focused on employee well-being, including an online health and wellness platform, attractive savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

If you are eager to join a world-class team in the mining and industrial sectors, while being part of a team deeply connected to its environment, consider WSP, one of the largest engineering and consulting firms globally. Our expertise spans from initial conceptual studies to detailed engineering and mine site closure.

Our team in the resource division, which encompasses both Mining and Industrial, serves clients nationwide. Over the years, we have cultivated a diverse array of services, including economic assessments, project oversight, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning, and industrial programming. Our experts collaborate to deliver services that align with our vision: to meet and exceed the highest industry standards.

This role is situated within the Resources division (industrial and mining) of WSP. This division offers a comprehensive suite of services to industrial and mining operators, including all engineering services. The Project Controller will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team focused on planning and executing new infrastructure projects or modifications to existing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish project structure (WBS) in line with established methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of the Project Management Plan (PMP).
• Prepare and monitor subcontractor purchase orders and inter-company agreements (ICA).
• Develop and revise schedules in collaboration with the project manager and discipline leaders.
• Track project expenditures, prepare progress analyses and reports, including earned value management and various performance metrics to assess current status and support decision-making.
• Identify, communicate, and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Assess the current project cost situation and provide comprehensive project forecasts (EAC & ETC).
• Monitor project performance against forecasts by analyzing actual data, reviewing cost variances, and generating relevant reports for project management.
• Document lessons learned throughout the project.
• Create project monitoring reports for stakeholders.
• Engage in coordination meetings.
• Validate and track invoicing.
• Manage change requests and trends, providing regular updates.
• Identify and monitor deliverables to effectively track progress.
• Assist in identifying project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Office suite (Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook).
• Dynamic, proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Strong initiative and organizational capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Effective remote work capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-sufficient and diligent in project follow-ups and reminders.
• Additional training in engineering management, project management, document control, or procurement is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards.

WSP is a leading global professional services firm dedicated to future-proofing our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members worldwide, our Canadian workforce of over 12,000 is engaged in a wide range of projects, from environmental remediation to urban planning, engineering iconic structures to designing sustainable transportation systems, and innovating resource extraction methods to developing renewable energy solutions.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international reach.
• We are forward-thinking and challenge conventional approaches.
• We promote collaboration in all our endeavors.
• We maintain an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Health and Safety is a fundamental value at WSP. Given the critical importance of safety, compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times, as well as adherence to client HSE policies when on client sites. WSP encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request during the selection process. We are committed to the principles of employment equity. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.