Project Controller

About This Role

All for elevating CAE, together as one team.

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Position Overview

Within CAE Defense & Security International, the Project Controller is responsible for executing specific project related activities during the project's life cycle such as: project financial and schedule analysis, reporting, closure, and various customer related activities. The incumbent will report to the Lead, D&S Project Control & Planning.

 Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Manage project management processes and systems:

  • Assist project managers with activity and resource planning and other aspects of project management (risk, time, cost, quality and content management, etc.)

  • Apply organizational project management practices and policies, processes, and procedures in managing projects. Shares best practices with colleagues

  • Actively participate in the project authorization process alongside the Planner to understand the financial structure of the project/program

  • Track and maintain invoicing and payment schedules

  • Perform monthly financial analysis and support project review cycles

  • Identify discrepancies and evaluate impacts

  • Process change requests and scenario-based analysis

  • Implement changes to project finances – manage data and systems

  • Administer cost lines

  • Support risk tracking system

• Execute project governance:

  • Evaluate cost/schedule/performance key performance Indicators (Including EVM)

  • Analyze discrepancies between the estimated, actual time and cost spent on a given project

  • Produce Project / Program Review documentation

  • Liaise with PMO analyst group

• Ensure proper project documentation and communication:

  • Open and maintain collaborative environments

  • Produce or manage the Client required documentation

  • Produce commercial invoices

  • Produce Client required documentation

Required Competencies & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in administration or finance

• 2 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination related to project planning and control in a project management environment

• Ability to manage one's time and multiple projects with tight deadlines

• Good communication skills (written and spoken)

• Project Management certification an asset

• Program management, MS Project and ERP environment experience an asset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and ITAR requirements. 

• Flexibility to work with different time zones, when applicable. 

• Bilingualism (French and English) is required

CAE offers: 

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued  

• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team  

• The possibility to work from home occasionally  

• Flexible schedules  

• Attractive employee benefits 

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]