WSP in Africa

Project Controller

WSP in Africa  •  $60k - $103k/yr  •  Vancouver, CA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with UsAs a Project Controller, you’ll play a key role in helping our teams deliver complex infrastructure and engineering projects across Canada. This opportunity is ideal for a junior to intermediate level career professional who enjoys bringing structure, insight, and clarity to evolving projects while building a strong foundation in project controls.You’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams, contributing to cost, schedule, and performance tracking that supports successful project outcomes and meaningful community impact. #GlobalMining

Your Impact

  • Support the development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows to enable informed decision‑making
  • Maintain and update project control systems, including cost tracking, scheduling, and reporting tools
  • Monitor project performance against baseline plans, identifying trends in cost, schedule, and progress
  • Contribute to variance analysis and support early identification of risks and opportunities
  • Assist with Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and performance reporting
  • Support contract administration activities, including tracking scope changes and variations
  • Prepare clear, accurate project reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • 2–6 years of experience in project controls, project coordination, or project administration
  • Exposure to cost control, scheduling, or project reporting in engineering, infrastructure, or consulting environments
  • Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience is an asset
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross‑functional teams
  • A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn and grow within project controls
  • Degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $102,500
MB & ON: $60,900 – $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 – $97,200 Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on meaningful projects, grow your expertise, and help shape communities across Canada — while building a career that’s uniquely yours.
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

#WeAreWSP

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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