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If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.
As a Junior Cost Controller with our Project Services – Project Cost Control team, you will help project teams understand cost performance and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Working with Project Managers, Cost Controllers, Planners, Finance partners, and technical teams, you will support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, change control, and performance reporting across infrastructure, mining, industrial, and energy projects while building a strong foundation in project controls.
Deliver accurate project cost reports and dashboards that give teams clear insight into budgets, commitments, expenditures, actual costs, and emerging trends.
Strengthen project governance by maintaining cost baselines, approved budget changes, documentation, and traceable records across project controls systems.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Planners, Finance partners, Engineers, and technical teams to connect cost control, scheduling, and performance reporting.
The Skills That Set You Apart
A diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent education in engineering, project management, finance, business administration, construction management, or
a related
discipline.
Foundational experience in project controls, cost control, project administration, finance, construction, engineering consulting, or comparable project-based work.
Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost baselines, variance analysis, and project performance reporting across the project lifecycle.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, tracking, and reporting; experience with Power BI is an asset.
Familiarity with
InEight
, Oracle, or comparable project controls systems, along with an understanding of Earned Value Management concepts, is an asset.
Ability to validate financial data, maintain accurate and traceable records, manage reporting deadlines, and communicate cost insights with multidisciplinary stakeholders;
English-French
bilingualism is an asset where project or client needs require it.
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP
home
.
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$66,700 - $88,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$60,300 - $80,000
Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Turn Project Data
Into
Direction
Transform cost information into the insight teams need to deliver complex projects with confidence. Build your project controls expertise while helping WSP create stronger outcomes for clients, communities, and critical infrastructure.
Shape smarter project decisions with us.
At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
