Specialist, Transmission Major Projects; Prj Cntrls

Temporary - Full Time

Temporary - Full Time from 06/17/2026 until 12/15/2027

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Apply no later than 03/20/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Major Projects department is responsible for the planning and execution of Sask Power’s largest, most complex, highest risk projects across Generation, Transmission and Distribution. The Major Projects department is seeking a Project Control Specialist to support the development and execution of new, large-scale power transmission projects. The Project Control Specialist will provide project management support and control through schedule development, cost forecasting, and project reporting related to major capital projects.

This role will be based out of Sask Power’s Head Office in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The Project Controls Specialist is accountable to provide subject matter expertise in the planning, execution and monitoring of capital projects. As a member of Sask Power’s Major Projects team, this position is responsible for supporting all aspects of project management from initiation phase to design, construction, commissioning, and closure. This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of portfolio processes, procedures, templates, reports and metrics related to planning, scheduling, cost forecasting, risk and project data management.

As a member of Sask Power’s management team, this position is responsible to act as a central point of contact in the management and administration of strategic and operational functions, providing expert advice and direction that aligns with departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accountable for developing and maintaining the portfolio and project schedule including baseline schedule development, planning, tracking, reporting, analysis, and change control.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of project forecasts.
• Identify and analyze project risks and assist with project risk management.
• Ensure capital projects are aligned with corporate policies and standards.
• Assist with resource management planning, tracking, analysis, and forecasting associated with department and project personnel.

• Provide administrative support to the Project Manager for the development of earned value data, project reporting and presentations.

• Ensure implementation and compliance of applicable project control standards.
• Support development, analysis and reporting of project and department performance metrics.
• Contribute to documenting project closure data to enable knowledge retention (lessons learned, project data compilation).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and implementation of standardized work processes for effective project controls.
• Apply governance as required, to business process and/or procedure to ensure strategic alignment with the departmental and corporate business plan.
• Act as a subject matter expert in project control to develop, implement, and assist management staff in the administration and interpretation of corporate policies
• Provide advice that is appropriate, practical and consistent with relevant legislation, regulations, laws, industry standards, and best practices.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and departmental strategic planning initiatives with the portfolio.
• Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to the area of specialization and adapt them to Sask Power’s operational environment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree Engineering, Business Administration,…