Position Description

Must have or be eligible to be granted a security clearance upon hire

Work location: Ottawa

As a Project Control Officer (PCO) at CGI, you'll play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of client projects. Working closely with hiring managers, clients, vendors, and delivery teams, you'll help coordinate project operations, manage financial and administrative activities, maintain project documentation, and ensure governance processes are followed. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy keeping projects organized, and have a keen eye for detail, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Coordinate communication between the project team, client, and subcontractors. Support project financials, including billing, invoicing, WIP resolution, and accounts receivable tracking. Ensure timesheet compliance by collecting approved client timesheets. Provide administrative support to project management and share status updates as needed. Maintain project documentation, records, contracts, reports, and KPI data; investigate any discrepancies. Manage change requests and update project information across shared files and tools. Organize project status meetings and prepare monthly project summaries. Process client contracts, task authorizations, POs, SOWs, and amendments. Prepare subcontractor agreements, coordinate payments, and resolve related issues. Address vendor invoice exceptions and assist in resolving discrepancies.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

2 5 years of experience in managing client billing processes Proven ability to support project accounting and forecasting Proficient in handling accounts receivable functions Adept at budgeting and providing full financial project management support Demonstrated strength in opportunity management and business engineering support Strong track record in coordinating project teams and overseeing administrative activities Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Able to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines Works well independently and within a team environment A completed college diploma or university degree.

Assets

A degree or diploma in accounting or other financial related degree

Previous RFP/proposal development experience estimating financial Bilingual (French and English)

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000–$110,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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