Project Controls Advisor

Project Controls AdvisorBe part of a global mining organization that is safety driven and values inclusion
Located at Diavik Mine Site
Full time opportunity
K Band
About the roleAll progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for a Specialist, Project Controls who is responsible for implementing effective project controls systems (estimating, planning and cost engineering) to forecast and monitor major and mega project costs.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Project Controls, this position is at the Lac de Gras Mine site. You will be working 12 hours per day on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational schedule.
ResponsibilitiesundefinedSupporting creation, maintenance and reporting on project forecast and other project controls dataIdentifying improvement opportunities for streamlining project controls work processSupporting development of project control accounts and budgetSupporting setup and issuance of cost reports, including cost control curvesSupporting development and implementation of contingency and change management proceduresSupporting development of Final Forecast Cost (FFC) and proactive identification of risks and mitigationSupports compliance with standardized processes, systems and toolsManages relationship with project control stakeholders internally and with contracting partnersMaintains relationships internally with procurement and estimating groups to ensure accuracy in current trendsProactively analyses and report budget and cost variationsProvides technical support to project stakeholdersUtilizes guidance and protocols for project controls in capital projects frameworkundefined
About youTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Strong safety mindset3-5 years of project controls experience, performance tracking, cost tracking, forecasting, reportingExperience with earn value development and maintenanceAdvanced Excel proficiencyProficiency in PowerBI and SAPScheduling Experience with P6 is an assetLarger project/program experience (specifically demo or closure projects) is an assetNorthern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, along with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the North, are considered assets.Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Candidates wishing to receive priority consideration should clearly identify their status on their online job application and resume.
Where you will be workingLocated in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.
View email address on ca.hrm.tc
What we offerA work environment where safety is always the number one priority.Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.A competitive compensation.Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans.Attractive share ownership plan.Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave.)
Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Respect and InclusionAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
À propos de Rio TintoRio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.
Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.
Respect and Inclusion (French)Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.
Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.
Closing DateNovember 9, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr