Project Control Officer

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Project Control Officer to support a high-impact initiative within their project delivery team. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in structured environments and enjoys working closely with project managers and stakeholders to keep initiatives on track, on budget, and aligned with organizational goals.

Compensation

• $20-30 CAD/hour
• 6.5-month contract (April 13, 2026 – October 30, 2026)
• Hybrid work model: 2 days per week onsite in Toronto, ON

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to work with a well-established banking client on enterprise-level projects
• Exposure to complex, large-scale project environments
• Collaborative, cross-functional team setting
• Hybrid flexibility supporting work-life balance
• Potential for contract extension based on project needs and performance

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress against timelines, milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies to support successful delivery
• Track and manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and cost-to-complete estimates
• Prepare and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates to provide visibility into project health and performance
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and assist in developing mitigation and resolution plans
• Maintain project governance documentation, logs, and compliance records to ensure accuracy and alignment with standards
• Coordinate communication between project managers, delivery teams, and stakeholders to support alignment and decision-making
• Support project planning, scheduling, and governance activities by ensuring established processes and controls are followed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls, reporting practices, and governance processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting project delivery in a Project Control Officer, Project Coordinator, or Project Analyst capacity
• Strong understanding of project governance, reporting, budgeting, and risk/issue management within structured project environments
• Proven experience supporting multiple workstreams simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines effectively
• Hands-on experience preparing dashboards, status reports, and executive-level summaries for stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen with experience tracking budgets, forecasts, and project actuals
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to identifying gaps, risks, and inefficiencies
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with project managers, business stakeholders, and delivery teams
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, enterprise environments with established processes and governance frameworks
• Self-starter who can operate independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Power BI, Jira, or similar platforms

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