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Cost control Co-op Student

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our 1,400 highly skilled employees design and deliver state-of-the-art CANDU® reactors, carry out life extension projects, provide plant life management programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services for existing nuclear power stations.

We are looking to hire for a 4/8/12/16-month co-op position, for candidates interested in working on the cost control, accounting and finance planning on a large-scale Engineering project. Reporting to Monark project control manager. The Cost control Co-op Student will work with the cost control and reporting team various cost control scopes on a 37.5hrs/week work schedule.

Your role

  • Control project cost accounts, charging codes management.
  • Set up and maintain WBS in operation systems.
  • Support preparation of invoices through providing cost support information (via oracle timesheet/vendor invoices/etc.).
  • Matching invoice to purchase order and verify that contents of invoice are in line with purchase order and commitments, then accurately input invoice to CMMS and initiate the workflow approval of the invoice.
  • Incurred cost reconciliation and cash flow forecasts.
  • Prepare Accruals for procurement/subcontractors.
  • Work with Procurement to help assess procurement and subcontractor progress ad hoc reports and other related duties as required.
Nuclear Cost, Commercial & Procurement

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156187

Salary range

-

About you

  • Engineering student preferred, minimum 3rd year or higher.
  • Knowledge of Power plant technology and CANDU nuclear generating stations will be beneficial to the position.
  • Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Oracle 12would be beneficial, but not mandatory.
  • Working knowledge of regular financial processes, preferably in construction or engineering projects is an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Familiar with MS Office suite, and in particular expertise with MS Excel, power query, Power BI is required.
  • Effective problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work with staff, build and maintain good working relationships with Project Controls team.
  • Flexible, ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and time-pressured environment.
  • Report writing, communication and presentation skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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