Advisor, Capital Projects

 Reference Number : 829 

Status : Temporary - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 77 112 - 95 256

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 06/09/2025

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. 

***** Temporary 1 year *****

Reporting to the Director, Capital Governance and Investments, the advisor is responsible for financial monitoring, control, and reporting of the non-corridor equipment refurbishment program (NCIP).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the financial monitoring of capex expenditures for the NCIP program;

• Review and comment on the business case analyses of the program's projects, validate adherence to established budgets, and determine the impact on operational expenses;

• Track monthly variances against budgets and forecasts, and produce various analytical reports to support presentations to various internal committees;

• Develop financial reporting tools that meet the various needs of the teams;

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and project governance, and guide project managers in financial best practices.

Requirements: 

• Recognized accounting title (CPA) - (Asset) or relevant experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial analyst position. Experience in project financial tracking is an asset;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite;
• Proficiency in English and French (oral and written);
• Knowledge of the Oracle financial system is an asset.

Competencies:

• Accountability: Adopt a proactive attitude, take charge of unforeseen situations, provide solutions to various problems, and implement controls in a preventive and autonomous manner;

• Teamwork: Promote teamwork and the achievement of team objectives, act as a guide to others regarding financial or accounting practices and processes. Collaborate with members of various teams. Consider different perspectives, contributions, and individual skills;

• Flexibility: Be effective by quickly adapting to changes in priorities, tasks, work organization, and various initiatives or projects. Understand and clearly express the need for change with the goal of better operational efficiency;

• Problem-solving and decision-making: Make thoughtful decisions after conducting thorough analyses, leveraging experience, knowledge, and judgment.

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.

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