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Advisor, Capital Projects

Location: 

MONTREAL, Quebec, CA, H3B 2C9

Reference Number : 1267 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

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

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 05/04/2026

 

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 Senior Manager, Capital Governance, the advisor is responsible for the financial monitoring, oversight, and reporting of capital projects, as well as for tracking capital budgets across the entire corporation.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

  • Manager of Financial Control for Capital Projects: Post journal entries at month-end. Plan, approve, and monitor capital expenditure plans (PSCs). Analyze monthly results and produce an executive summary. Participate in the development of the budget and financial forecasts.
  • Manager of Financial Control for the Corporation’s Various Capital Budget Allocations: Participate in determining the capital funds required for the five-year plan and in monitoring progress across the various divisions.
  • Participate in the quarterly capital project prioritization process with the Senior Capital Governance Manager. Analyze the various initiatives and ensure, among other things, compliance with accounting rules. Prepare the summary table of available budgets for prioritization. Participate in various meetings.
  • Ensure the improvement of tools and systems (Oracle Costing) for the financial monitoring of projects: Become the “power user,” participate in improvement projects, and maintain the system.
  • Actively participate in documenting various processes and guidelines in collaboration with the corporate project office team and ensure compliance with the organization’s coding policies.

 

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

 

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in business or administration.  
  • At least 5 years of experience in budget monitoring and financial analysis at a medium- to large-sized company. CPA or MBA designation.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Knowledge of Power Query and Power Pivot is considered an asset. Knowledge of EBS Project Costing.

 

 

COMPETENCIES:

 

  • Diplomatic, thoughtful, with good judgment, excellent analytical skills, and strong organizational abilities;
  • Strong skills in financial analysis, planning, and budgeting;
  • Fluency in both French and English is required both written and verbal;
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and a commitment to the continuous improvement of processes and work methods;
  • Team player;
  • Interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and diplomacy;
  • Customer-oriented.

 

 

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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