Project Administrator

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Project Administrator
Competition #: NLH-NR-26-021
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and administrative support for capital and operating functions across the Non-Regulated Engineering Services division
• Track, analyze, and report on capital and operating costs to support effective project and financial decision-making
• Prepare and maintain monthly reports, S-curves, variance analyses, forecasts, accruals, and ad-hoc reports
• Support capital budget change orders and assist with project start-up and close-out documentation
• Coordinate project financial reconciliations and ensure accuracy of capital reporting
• Administer project progress billings, invoices, accruals, and other payment documentation
• Manage work orders in JDE, including preparing purchase requisitions and change orders
• Coordinate vendor invoice approvals to ensure timely and accurate financial processing
• Assist with quarterly and year-end close activities, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines
• Support operating budgets, forecasts, accruals, and variance analysis
• Effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Collaborate closely with the Project Services Team Lead and broader project teams through clear and professional communication

What We're Looking For:

• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with corporate systems such as JDE, Spreadsheet Server, Showcase, Clarity, and advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of hydroelectric utilities or other capital-intensive industries is an asset.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Project management knowledge or experience is an asset.

What You'll Need:

• University degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CLOSING DATE: April 29th, 2025

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality, and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.