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Cost Analyst

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Black & McDonald
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Job Cost Analyst

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Ottawa team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Job Cost Analyst for the ESAP project involving the modernization of the heating and cooling energy distribution systems to over 80 buildings in the National Capital Region. The ESAP project involves construction of four new central heating and cooling plants plus associated distribution piping networks. This is a project position for a term of 24 months with possibility to transfer to other opportunities within the company at the end of the term.

If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Training will be provided for the successful candidate.

The Job Cost Analyst's primary areas of responsibility will consist of ongoing performance and monitoring of job cost and billing functions in support of regional business activities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Use JD Edwards software to set up job, add cost codes, log, enter, and review change orders, record booked sales, and review/update job forecast;
  • Monitor project budgets and analyze budget variances;
  • Monitor labour cost;
  • Prepare salary recovery worksheets and other cost transfer forms;
  • Run and review productivity report;
  • Prepare detail variance analysis and identify trends;
  • Flag any potential risks and concerns;
  • Provide job cost information for month end, quarter end and year end close;
  • Participate in month-end WIP reviews;
  • Update budgets, forecasts and billing structure supports for Change Orders
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for management as requested.
  • COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • User knowledge of JD Edwards
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Values and Respects Others
  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or equivalent experience
  • WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or equivalent experience
  • SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
    Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

  • Long-term stability

  • One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow

  • Ongoing investment in training and development

  • Collaborative and supportive work culture

  • Empowered people with ambitious goals

  • Team events and outings year-round

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