Project Controls Specialist

As a Project Controls Specialist, you will support the successful delivery of growth projects and large capital projects with our Sales and Marketing team by developing project baselines, monitoring performance, managing cost controls, and delivering accurate, timely reporting. Your goal will be to ensure procedures, reporting, and data are streamlined where possible while supporting safe, on-time, and on-budget project execution.

Your success will come from partnering closely with cross-functional teams, maintaining reliable project data and controls, and providing clear insights that support effective decision-making across the project portfolio. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply by November 1, 2026.

What We Offer

Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program Your Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project baselines, forecasts, and cost control tools throughout the project lifecycle Ensure project controls are aligned with approved cost estimates and Primavera P6 schedules Monitor project costs, commitments, and forecast performance against approved budgets Analyze project performance trends and identify risks, opportunities, and variances Manage change control processes and contingency tracking throughout project execution Prepare and deliver accurate, timely project cost and performance reports to stakeholders Partner with project teams, contractors, and suppliers to validate scope and monitor project commitments Support and coordinate with Sales and Marketing sustaining capital and inventory tracking Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls, reporting, and data management practices Your Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret project performance data and identify trends Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, finance, safety, quality, and contractor teams Your Experience: Post-secondary education in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum three years of relevant experience in project controls, project management, engineering, construction, or a related business environment Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or Power Apps, as well as AACE or PMP certification, would be considered assets The expected annual salary range for this position is $80,836 - $122,871.

Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.

Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​ Job Requirements

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