Project Control Analyst

About the Role

AltaLink is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support its Direct Assign project portfolios in Calgary. This role sits within a matrixed environment and reports to the Manager of Project Controls. The position focuses on maintaining financial project data, partnering with internal teams such as Project Management, Regulatory, Siting, Land, Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Accounting, and Business Analysis, and coordinating with external consultants, contractors, and EPC service providers when required.

The analyst helps ensure that transactions tied to Direct Assign projects are recorded correctly and that project procedures are followed. AltaLink emphasizes a workplace built on inclusion, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus, with a mission centered on delivering reliable electricity across Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Create work breakdown structures to support project setup in SAP.
• Handle financial control activities for project setup, estimating, forecasting, invoicing, and project closure.
• Perform risk reviews and cost analysis alongside project estimates.
• Evaluate project cost performance, update forecasts, flag budget and milestone risks, and track corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly status updates for project and program reviews, AESO reporting, and customer-facing feedback.
• Review change notices to confirm alignment with AltaLink processes and regulatory requirements at both project and program levels.
• Work in line with AltaLink’s cultural pillars: teamwork, continuous improvement, customer focus, and personal accountability.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of related experience managing projects up to $100M or around 10 moderately complex substation projects.
• Demonstrated capability in the responsibilities listed above.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and SAP modules including Finance, Controlling, Project Systems, Materials Management, and Plant Maintenance.
• Background in accounting practices and GAAP within a regulated environment.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting practices in a regulated utility setting.
• Ability to identify process improvements and recommend practical solutions.
• Comfort working with diverse teams under tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Good organization and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining effectiveness.
• Consistent delivery of accurate, high-quality work.
• Experience quickly extracting and manipulating data from multiple sources to produce required reports.
• EPC or EPCm experience is preferred.
• Strong history of dependable attendance and solid performance.

Benefits

• Extended healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, disability, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Competitive pay and a bonus program.
• Defined contribution pension plan and group RRSP.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Vacation, earned time off, birthday leave, and 13 recognized holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Social club access.
• On-site parking and an on-site gym.
• Wellness initiatives.

Additional Information

Job level: PR4

Posted on: June 15, 2026

Closing date: June 24, 2026

Job type: Full-time permanent

Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Hiring process notes: Internal applicants may submit a resume through the internal referral process. External applicants can apply through the company’s online career portal. During selection, the company may contact a current manager for internal candidates. Some roles may require job-specific assessments, criminal record checks, additional training, medical exams, annual driver’s abstract review, and drug testing.

Privacy notice: Applicants must provide personal information through the recruiting system and consent to its collection, use, storage, and sharing with personnel and third parties involved in hiring.

Equal opportunity statement: AltaLink states that it values diversity and inclusion and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics under provincial or federal law.