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Project Control Officer

Location: 

MONTREAL, Quebec, CA, H3B 2C9

Reference Number : 1308 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86,366 - $101,607

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 05/15/2026

 

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. 

 

Why join us?
Because in addition to taking on stimulating challenges, you will benefit from a human, innovative, and development‑focused environment.

OUR BENEFITS

  • Flexible schedule and hybrid work policy (depending on the position)
  • Comprehensive insurance plan (medical, dental, disability, life)
  • Competitive pension plan with employer contribution
  • Employee assistance programs and well‑being support
  • Opportunities for continuous learning (e.g., Power BI, advanced analytics, project management)
  • Opportunities for advancement within a transforming organization
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven work environment


POSITION:
To modernize this fleet and build a sustainable network, we are launching an ambitious renewal program. Based primarily in Montreal, our team is leading a strategic program that spans the country.

 

To successfully carry out these projects, VIA Rail is seeking a Project Controller to join the program team. In this role, you will play a key role in managing multiple projects and serve as an advisor to project managers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor and manage project finances (accounts payable, forecasts, budgets, invoicing);Ensure compliance with deadlines for the project’s monthly financial management cycle (submission of accounts payable and forecasts);
  • Work closely with the procurement and accounts payable departments on change requests and invoicing;
  • Manage the monitoring and control of project execution: oversee progress reports and update project logs (approvals, use of contingencies, change requests, open items, risks, issues, resources, etc.);
  • Contribute to project launch activities: drafting business plans, financial justifications, and project plans, schedules, and budgets;
  • Analyze and evaluate project progress and support project managers in implementing corrective actions, as well as assist them with reporting;
  • Advise project managers and program team members on the use of management standards and methods, as well as templates and other tools;
  • Contribute to project closure activities: managing outstanding issues, tracking lessons learned, and administrative project closure. 

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration, or management, with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience as a project controller;
  • PMI certification (CAPM or PMP), a plus;
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Power BI;
  • Knowledge of document management best practices and the SharePoint tool;
  • Knowledge of cost tracking and project planning;
  • Knowledge of the PMBOK and other project management methodologies, a plus;
  • Familiarity with Oracle’s project cost modules is a plus;
  • Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills;
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Problem-solving skills;
  • Bilingualism (English and French).

 

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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