Location:

Ottawa, ON, CA, K1P 5E7 Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V7B 1A3 Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 1E6 Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3J 3Y9 Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9

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Onsite or Hybrid:

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Project Accountant and Bid Support (Permanent)

Ottawa, ON; Victoria, BC; Vancouver, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Halifax, NS

Expected Salary: $$67,021 to $87,965

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’

Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make

Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.

Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.

Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.

Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world.



We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Our Wellness benefit promotes a work workplace that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being

Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

We offer an agile workplace for several positions – confirm for position before including An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests – confirm for position before including

Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Description In this role, you will:

Support bid and proposal activities for new and potential contracts.

Support project initiation, execution, and closeout processes.

Prepare and monitor project cost reports, including supporting project teams located across Canada.

Contribute financial and project-related data to customer reporting deliverables, as required.

Facilitate inquiries related to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system entries and invoice supporting documentation, ensuring costs are accurately recorded against Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and approved budgets.

Provide financial inputs and analysis for Contract Status Reviews (CSR).

Maintain technical accounting documentation in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard 15 (IFRS 15).

Provide support to Cost Account Managers.

Prepare accruals and support Finance with accrual-related activities.

Provide support during internal and external audits, as required.





Support customer invoicing processes.

Perform invoice reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Support forecasting and financial planning activities.

Maintain Integrated Financial Systems (IFS) project structures to support effective and efficient reporting.

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, as required.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings:

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset.

A minimum of five years of experience in project accounting, financial analysis, or a related finance role.

Experience with pricing and financial modelling.

Strong understanding of cost control principles and project management processes.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Experience with Integrated Financial Systems (IFS) is considered an asset.

Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results within established deadlines.

Strong relationship-building skills with internal customers, project teams, and key stakeholders.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a timely manner.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Secret Security Clearance and clearance under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/

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