A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
One Permanent Full Time Position.
The Cost Control Assistant – Capital Projects supports the financial oversight and cost management of capital projects in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. This role is responsible for assisting in entering, tracking, reporting, and forecasting project costs, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time, and alignment with budgets and financial controls. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, finance teams, and procurement to maintain accurate cost data and support effective decision-making.
You will contribute to our team by:
Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and accurate cost data entry.
Support invoice verification and cost coding in alignment with project structures.
Maintain documentation and audit trails for all cost-related activities.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts.
Monitor and track actual project expenditures against budgets.
Support the preparation of monthly cost reports and variance analyses.
Assist in the development and maintenance of cost control systems and tools.
Help identify cost trends and potential risks or overruns.
Participate in project meetings and provide cost-related input as needed.
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
Diploma in an accounting related field.
Experience:
1–3 years of experience in a cost control, project accounting, or financial support role, preferably within capital projects or construction environments.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project management tools is an asset.
Exposure to capital project environments in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
Experience with cost tracking software or ERP systems.
Strong attention to detail and organizational, collaboration and communication skills.
Knowledge of project lifecycle and capital budgeting processes and familiarity with project cost control principles and financial reporting is an asset.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid: work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office Tuesday – Thursday.
Office hours are 8am – 5pm.
Minimal Travel requirements.
Additional Details:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Hours of Work: 8 hours a day, 37.5 hours a week
Union: CSU52 (A3)
Wage: $32.61
Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!
We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.
Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.