Operations Controller

Position

Operations Controller

Location

Hybrid – Vancouver, BC

Status

Full Time

Closing Date

December 19, 2025

SALARY

Range - $120,000 -
$150,000

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Operations Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping
the financial success of our construction and operational activities. Reporting
directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of cost
control, profitability analysis, and accurate billing practices—ensuring
projects run smoothly and decisions are backed by strong financial insight.

In this role, you'll work closely with project managers, estimators,
project controls, and senior leadership, giving you the opportunity to
influence major projects and help strengthen processes that improve margins and
operational efficiency. This is your chance to make a measurable impact, drive
financial clarity, and contribute to smarter decision-making across the
organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·
Lead financial
reporting for operations, including monthly and quarterly project performance
reviews.

·
Monitor
project profitability, job costing, variance analysis against budgets and
forecasts.

·
Collaborate to
develop operational KPIs, benchmarks and dashboards, with variance analysis,
for management.

·
Collaborate
with project managers and project controls to review budgets, change orders,
cost projections.

·
Oversee
project billings, holdbacks and lien releases.

·
Support
cashflow management and working capital optimization.

·
Provide
financial insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

·
Assist in
developing project management processes to support the financial goals of the
organization.

·
Participate in
annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

·
Identify risks
and opportunities related to project execution and resource allocation.

·
Set overall
goals and establish priorities with the team lead/supervisors for the
department.

·
Responsible
for general quality, role definition of all project controls personnel and
ethical standards.

·
Project
control measures to identify and monitor standards and performance and to

communicate
results, advice, and options.

·
Financial
reporting of information and results based on needs and accepted accounting principles.

·
Collaborate
with Financial Analyst and Financial Controller to interpret and report
financial information to the executive & management teams.

·
Leadership of
project controls group and project budgets.

·
Recommend
budgetary and operational objectives and performance monitoring activities.

·
Assist with
project year end requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

·
Post-Secondary
Education Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or similar fields.

·
CPA and/or PMP
designation an asset.

·
5+ years of
relevant Construction and/or Mining experience

·
Demonstrated
working experience with cost budgeting, job costing, contract and change order
tracking and monitoring, managing cost commitments.

·
Knowledge of
different types of construction/mining contracts is a strong asset.

·
Advanced Excel
skills and Microsoft Office knowledge.

·
Work
experience with financial software systems. Eclipse and 4CastPlus experience
are an asset.

·
Working
experience with Microsoft Project software an asset.

·
Understanding
of project management practices.

·
Knowledge of
General Accepted Payroll Principles (GAPP).

·
Ability to
develop and contribute to a positive corporate culture, and a fair and
respectful workplace.

·
Exceptional
organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.

·
Meets
deadlines and able to effectively manage stress.

·
Ability to
work effectively as part of a team.

·
Strong verbal
and written communication skills.

·
Ability to
establish and maintain confidentiality.

·
Accurately
maintain files, records, and correspondence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·
Comprehensive
understanding of project lifecycle management, including planning, execution,
monitoring, and closure.

·
Familiarity
with key methodologies such as Agile, PMBOK, or other relevant frameworks.

·
Knowledge of
mining processes, including exploration, extraction, and processing.

·
Awareness of
regulatory, environmental, and safety standards in the mining industry.

·
Understanding
of financial reporting principles and key performance indicators (KPIs)
relevant to construction and mining operations.

·
Familiarity
with analytical tools like Power BI or Tableau.

·
Capable of
adjusting to dynamic operational requirements and unforeseen project
challenges.

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

Provide guidance, training, and
mentorship to team members, especially local Tahltan workers, by sharing
technical skills, safety practices, and industry knowledge in a respectful and
culturally aware manner. Uphold Tahltan values and principles by fostering a
work environment built on respect, teamwork, and mutual learning. Support the
growth of the Tahltan workforce by helping build capacity, promoting safe and
effective work practices, and ensuring that knowledge is passed on to
strengthen both the team and the broader Tahltan community for the benefit of
current and future generation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

·
Ability to
pass mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and fitness for work
assessment where required.

·
Willingness to
sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

·
Full
disclosure of criminal record and current criminal record check.

·
Valid class 5
driver's license and willing to provide a current driver abstract.

·
Willingness to
work occasional overtime during peak or critical work periods

·
Ability to
travel to remote work sites