Specialist Project Controls & Business Planning

Résumé du poste

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting performance metrics for Real Estate and Industrial Development. Supports financial targets through project tracking, data management, and account reconciliation using SAP and BPC.

Détails du poste

Posting Start Date: 9/2/26 Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Specialist Project Controls is Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting Real Estate and Industrial Development performance metrics. Supports revenue, capital, and expense targets through project tracking, financial analysis, reporting, data management, and account reconciliation. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Monitor project, revenue, and agreement performance against budgets and forecasts Identify, analyze, and report variances to targets and objectives Support development of project budgets, schedules, and revenue plans Maintain clear and accurate forecast and performance reporting Manage SAP and BPC data entry and provide timely reporting support Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations Promote best practices in project controls, monitoring, and reporting POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Project Management is considered a strong asset Minimum 5 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas: financial planning, accounting, engineering, project management, project controls, construction, and railway operations Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align on common objectives Knowledge of financial analysis, including investment returns, commercial terms, operating margins, accounting reconciliation, and investment evaluation Proficiency in SAP, BPC, and Excel, including accurate data entry, data queries, and analysis of large data sets Experience with project scoping, planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and portfolio execution Ability to set priorities, manage deadlines, and deliver work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CULTURE OF INCLUSION: For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Req ID: 106443 Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External

Ce que vous ferez

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting performance metrics for Real Estate and Industrial Development. Supports financial targets through project tracking, data management, and account reconciliation using SAP and BPC.

Exigences

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning, project controls, or railway operations. A post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Project Management is strongly preferred.

Avantages

• Flexible and competitive benefits package • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans • Employee share purchase plan • Performance incentive plan • Annual fitness subsidy • Part-time studies program

Compétences indiquées

• SAP · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Negotiation · Souhaitée
• Analyse financière · Souhaitée
• data management · Souhaitée
• Stakeholder Management · Souhaitée
• Forecasting · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Project Tracking
• Account Reconciliation
• SAP
• BPC
• Excel
• Project Scheduling
• Negotiation
• Conflict Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Investment Evaluation
• Project Scoping
• Portfolio Execution
• Data Management

Domaines d’emploi

• Transportation
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Logistics