Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity?
Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 1,400 highly skilled employees design and deliver state-of-the-art CANDU® reactors, carry out life extension projects, provide plant life management programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services for existing nuclear power stations.
A 16-month co-op position, for candidates interested in working on the cost control, accounting and finance planning on a large scale construction project. Reporting to the Canatom Cost control manager, the Junior cost controller will work with the cost control team on Retube and Feeder Replacement (RFR) Project, on various cost control scopes.
What You'll Do Here:
- Control project cost accounts, charging codes management. Set up and maintain WBS in operation systems.
- Support preparation of invoices through providing cost support information (via oracle timesheet/vendor invoices/etc).
- matching invoice to purchase order and verify that contents of invoice are in line with purchase order and commitments, then accurately input invoice to PM+/costing system and initiate the workflow approval of the invoice.
- Incurred cost reconciliation and cash flow forecasts.
- Prepare Accruals for procurement/subcontractors.
- Work with Procurement to help assess procurement and subcontractor progress.
- Record PO from procurement system, in Costing system and analyze commitments for POs.
- Trending of actuals data and analysis of forecast.
- Special assignments, ad hoc reports and other related duties as required.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Engineering student preferred, minimum 2nd year or higher.
- Knowledge of Power plant technology and CANDU nuclear generating stations will be beneficial to the position.
- Working knowledge of regular financial processes, preferably in construction or engineering projects is an asset.
- Report writing, communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible, ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and time-pressured environment.
- Familiar with MS Office suite, and in particular expertise with MS Excel is required.
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Oracle 12would be beneficial, but not mandatory.
- Effective problem solving skills with a results oriented approach.
- Strong analytical skills.
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.
