Advisor, Capital Projects

 Reference Number : 548 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $77 112 - $95 256

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 12/08/2024

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. 

Reporting to the Director, Capital Governance and Investments, the advisor is responsible for financial monitoring, control, and reporting of PSCs, and monitoring capital budget envelopes for the entire corporation.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for financial control of capital projects: Make log entries at the end of the month.  Plan, approve and monitor PSCs. Analyze monthly results and prepare an executive summary. Participate in the development of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Responsible for financial control of the corporation’s various capital budget envelopes: Participate in the development of capital funding requirements for the five-year plan and follow-up with the various departments.
• Responsible for the financial review of business cases for capital projects, the approval process, and the post-mortem analysis and financial closure of projects: Evaluate revenue and cost projections in collaboration with various departments and project managers. Analyze various metrics to assess project success and performance.
• Ensure the improvement of tools and system (Oracle costing) for the financial monitoring of projects: Become the “Power User,” participate in improvement projects and maintain the system.
• Actively participate in the documentation of various processes and guidelines in collaboration with the corporate projects management group and ensure compliance with the organization’s capitalization policy.

Requirements: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce or administration. 
• Minimum of five years of experience in budget monitoring and financial analysis in a medium- to large-sized enterprise. CPA or MBA designation.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Project Costing EBS.
   

Competencies:

• Diplomatic, thoughtful, good judgment, excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong financial analysis, planning and budgeting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the Excel software. Knowledge of PowerQuery/PowerPivot an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to continuously improve work processes and methods.
• Team player.
• Interpersonal skills, judgment and diplomacy.
• Client orientation.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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