Scotiabank

Project Control Officer

Scotiabank • $70K — $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related discipline
  • 3-5 years of experience in project controls, PMO, project coordination, or delivery support roles
  • Experience supporting business or technology initiatives in structured delivery environments
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
  • Exposure to enterprise delivery frameworks and governance processes
  • CAPM, PMP, or equivalent certification preferred
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with competing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies
  • Track and report on delivery performance including schedule, cost, and risks
  • Maintain logs (RAID, change, decision) ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare high-quality, executive-ready status reports and dashboards
  • Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles aligned with enterprise standards
  • Assist in identifying, tracking, and escalating delivery risks and issues
  • Support delivery governance forums at the Director and VP levels

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity
  • Access to tools and technology for creating meaningful customer experiences
  • Opportunity to learn from diverse industry leaders from top technology companies
  • Development focus with access to tools for career growth
  • Relaxed dress code to promote comfort
  • Access to thousands of online and in-person courses
  • Comprehensive rewards package including performance bonuses and health benefits
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 267028

The role:

The Project Control Officer supports the effective planning, control, and monitoring of projects and programs within the Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO). This role is focused on project controls disciplines including integrated scheduling, financial tracking, reporting, risk and issue management, change control, and governance support. The PCO partners closely with Delivery Managers, Program Managers, Finance, and stakeholder teams to ensure delivery transparency, predictability, and adherence to enterprise governance standards.

What will you do?

Project Controls & Reporting
  • Maintain and continuously update integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies across assigned projects or programs
  • Track and report on delivery performance including schedule, cost, scope, risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Maintain RAID logs, change logs, decision logs, and action items, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare high-quality, executive-ready status reports, dashboards, and materials for governance forums and leadership consumption
  • Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with enterprise reporting standards


Financial Management & Controls
  • Support project financial management including budget tracking, forecasting, accruals, actuals, and variance analysis
  • Partner with Delivery Managers and Finance to ensure financial controls, data integrity, and timely reporting
  • Support vendor financial tracking, invoice validation, and cost allocation activities
  • Identify financial risks, trends, and variances, escalating concerns and insights as appropriate


Planning, Change & Risk Management
  • Support integrated planning across multiple workstreams, teams, and delivery partners
  • Assist in identifying, tracking, and escalating delivery risks and issues, including clear articulation of impacts and mitigation options
  • Support scope, schedule, budget, and priority change assessments, including impact analysis and documentation
  • Enable effective dependency management across internal and external teams


Governance & Assurance
  • Support delivery governance forums at the Director and VP levels, including preparation of materials and tracking of actions and decisions
  • Ensure adherence to Enterprise Delivery Frameworks, controls, and audit requirements
  • Support delivery assurance activities, including internal reviews, audits, and regulatory requests
  • Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation aligned to enterprise standards


Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Delivery Managers, Program Managers, Technology teams, Business stakeholders, Risk, and Finance
  • Coordinate inputs from multiple teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely reporting
  • Build strong working relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail
  • Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing delivery culture consistent with Scotiabank's Values and Code of Conduct


Role Dimensions:
  • Enterprise delivery environment supporting cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support of multiple concurrent projects and workstreams
  • Projects typically under $5MM when acting as a delivery lead
  • Emphasis on delivery transparency, controls, and governance
  • Strong interaction with Technology, Business, Finance, and Risk partners


What do you need to succeed?

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related discipline
  • 3-5 years of experience in project controls, PMO, project coordination, or delivery support roles
  • Experience supporting business or technology initiatives within a structured delivery environment
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
  • Exposure to enterprise delivery frameworks and governance processes
  • CAPM, PMP (an asset), or equivalent certification preferred
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities


What's in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
  • You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
  • We hire you for your talent - not just a job - so you can grow with us. We'll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
  • Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
  • Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
  • A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

Stay Ahead

Keep up to date with the latest in career tips, industry insights, and company news—all from the people who work here at Scotiabank. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails tailored to your preferences and be the first to know about new openings and exciting developments. Join Scotiabank and be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and accountability. Discover how your career can flourish in an environment committed to your professional development and personal growth.
Learn more about Scotiabank
Size
90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
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