Intermediate Cost Controller

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Your role

• Assist in setting up and maintaining assigned projects in the cost control system, tracking and reporting performance throughout the project lifecycle in line with company procedures.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of project cost accounts, including assisting with opening/closing activities based on project status and schedule.
• Help identify potential issues impacting project cost or schedule and elevate to senior team members or Manager.
• Prepare and update cost reports at the end of each reporting period to support monthly reporting requirements.
• Assist in analyzing project cost status and variances, and contribute to identifying corrective actions.
• Support tracking of project time and budgets, including basic variance analysis.
• Provide support for client reporting in line with contract requirements.
• Assist in preparing project cash flow forecasts.
• Support the change management process by tracking and recording changes.
• Highlight areas of concern to senior team members that may impact project objectives.
• Coordinate with other Project Controls team members to maintain consistent cost and schedule data.
• Work with planners to update progress information and contribute to estimate‑to‑complete data.
• Collaborate with the Financial Shared Services Centre (FSSC) to support invoice preparation and review.
• Assist in preparing earned value and progress reports, including basic variance identification.
• Support cost risk analysis activities as required.
• Perform commitment tracking for purchase orders (POs).
• Assist with monthly accruals preparation and analysis.
• Support preparation of periodic forecasts (monthly/quarterly/yearly).
• Provide support on ad hoc reports and special assignments as required.
• Contribute to system implementation efforts (e.g., ECOSYS) under guidance.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Typically 3–5 years of cost control or project controls experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Basic understanding of cost control principles, including accruals (client/vendor).
• Willingness to learn new tools and systems.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with supervision.
• Basic understanding of project controls processes and procedures.
• Clear communication and reporting skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.