RBT2 Cost Specialist (4- year term)

Detailed Job Description

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.

As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.

The RBT2 Cost Specialist (“CS”) is part of the RBT2 Finance and Program Management team tasked to develop and maintain project costs for the Roberts Banks Terminal 2 Program (“RBT2”), as well as support on business case management. Working with the wider RBT2 team, and across the organization, the CS will support the maintenance and improvement of robust cost management systems, including cost reporting, forecasting, planning, cost management, cost analysis, variance reporting, change management, risk and contingency management and will support the execution of project cost management for RBT2 during all phases of the project life cycle.

What You Do

• Implement (as appropriate) and maintain project cost management systems and processes to enable effective delivery of RBT2 including processing invoices and claims, administering the accruals process and ensuring actuals are loaded into the cost system.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, tracking, analysis and reporting protocols for all project related costs (using earned value & other methodologies).
• Implement processes and systems for project cost forecasting, reporting, analysis and management, as directed by the Manager, Cost & Finance.
• Working closely with the accounting department, ensure accurate capturing of project costs including internal costs (e.g. staffing) in VFPA’s system of record, including effective coding by projects, contracts, work breakdown structures, etc.
• Coordinate with suppliers, accounting and other project team members to ensure the timely payment of invoices.
• Support effective cost management through proactively controlling cost changes and ensuring that changes to the baseline are conducted through auditable control processes.
• Prepare legal and financial tables in support of VFPA submissions to obtain project funding.
• Working closely with RBT2 managers, identify and support the realization of cost optimization opportunities as appropriate.
• Support the process to develop the RBT2 business case to support the Final Investment Decision, included but not limited to, consideration of alternative approaches, analysis of key risks, development of mitigations where optimal.
• Assist RBT2 managers to manage costs through the provision of accurate, complete, and timely cost management information, understanding reasoning behind variances and reporting of variances to senior management.
• Support RBT2 managers to manage cost risks, contingency and spending approvals, and provide them with information and technical advice to efficiently manage the project’s costs.
• Participate in the risk management process over projects by maintaining respective project risk registers and provide support to the workshops.
• Participate in risk analysis and identify high-risk issues that may impact project success and recommend solutions.
  
  
  

What you bring:

• Must have completion of a degree in business administration, engineering, or another acceptable degree from a recognized educational institution
• Minimum of 4 years experience in project management and/or Project Controls for on major projects of at least $50 million.
• Commercial experience, from both the owner and supplier side, is preferred with bid experience also an asset.
• Preferably experience working in the industrial sector, such as oil and gas, mining, infrastructure, or power generation.
• Must have computer proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Working knowledge in any of the project controls related software are significantly important for the successful execution of the daily duties and will be considered as an important asset.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
• Flexible remote work program
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
• Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
  
  
  

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office conditions.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at [email protected].

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.