Project Controls Specialist (2 Year Contract)

• Provide hands-on support for Capital program financial tracking, planning, budgeting, forecasting, administration, invoicing, reporting, and financial controls to ensure capital program targets are achieved. Assist in the planning, monitoring, and budget control of the Operating Expense Program.
• Analyze cost and schedule metrics and KPIs to monitor project and program performance, and prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support the administration and coordination of the Project Management Office.
• Deliver consistent updates to responsible managers, including status summaries, performance insights, critical path reviews, and related analysis.
• Collaborate with TPA departments and stakeholders on schedule integration and related project issues as needed. Support team members in meeting all project reporting requirements.
• Deliver capital reporting requirements to support Finance in providing accurate and timely information to internal TPA stakeholders and external City stakeholders. Collaborate with the team to create internal order numbers and manage project budgets within SAP. 

• University degree or college diploma in business or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in project controls
• Previous project controls experience in engineering consulting, construction or municipal government environment is an asset.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy, including a solid understanding of capital versus operating expenditures and their impact on budgeting, forecasting, and project planning.
• Must be proficient with MS Project, Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Experience working with SAP, Power BI, Vena or Jira would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong written and oral communication skills
• A collaborative team member who supports and drives a diverse and inclusive team environment
• A commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle competing priorities while remaining flexible and adaptable in a complex and changing work environment
• Developed decision-making, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to derive solutions and appropriate responses to problems in the face of conflicting needs
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Demonstrated written communication skills to draft clear and concise correspondence, formal reports and convey technical information and data in a manner that is easily understood
• Internal candidates: Employees must have at least one (1) year of continuous service in their current role to be eligible for application.

About the Toronto Parking Authority

Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) is the largest municipal parking operator in North America, third largest bike share operator and largest operator of municipally owned EV charging in Canada. At the Toronto Parking Authority, we aspire to create a seamless customer experience that delivers on choice, ease, and speed through the City. We are proud to be a major strategic asset for the City in supporting Toronto’s Mobility goals. Our advancements, such as enhancements to the Green P app, the expansion of Bike Share Toronto and establishment of a new systems operating centre reflect our commitment to innovation and service excellence.