Manager – Major Projects – Industrial – District of Squamish
Job Description
The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Manager – Major Projects – Industrial
Temporary Full-Time (3 years)
The District of Squamish is seeking an exceptional project manager to lead and manage the District’s regulatory requirements project for Fortis and WLNG development projects in Squamish. This is an opportunity to bring your superior project management skills to support the Director – Major Projects – Industrial with leading complex, cross-discipline projects. As an integral leader of the Major Projects – Industrial team, your strong collaboration and networking skills combined with your thorough knowledge of project management processes will lead the implementation and execution of project plans ensuring PMO project management best practices are followed.
What we’re looking for:
- A skilled project manager who develops, implements, and documents organizational project management processes aligned with ISO project management standards, including standard templates, governance requirements, and tools (Project Portfolio Management (PPM); project, risk, issues trackers; project dashboards; etc.).
- A manager of risk who plans projects in detail, clearly identifying project scope, charter, budget, and schedule as well as project issues and risks.
- A research enthusiast who conducts project resource requirements planning, obtains resourcing approvals, engages Managers/Directors to secure resources, and proactively identifies project resourcing issues and risks.
- An analytical thinker who engages with subject matter experts to prepare terms of reference for technical consulting services related to civil engineering design and construction; completes the tendering and selection process, or work with internal operational forces to deliver the design packages.
- A strategic leader who leads the coordination and manages inter-departmental review processes for project design drawings and standards, escalating any identified conflicts as necessary to senior staff for resolution.
- A natural collaborator who ensures all relevant District Departments are consulted in the process and progress of the project.
Who you are: If you tick all of these boxes, and you have a degree in a related discipline to the work (Civil Engineering, Construction Management), a Certificate in Project Management is required (such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-CP or similar), a professional designation or Master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset, and a minimum of 8 years’ experience leading complex, development projects then we would love to hear from you!
Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.
We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens – and so is our ideal candidate.
Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.
Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.
Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress
Think you would be the perfect fit? Then come work with us! In addition to a competitive salary ($109,969.77- $120,845.90), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, one of Canada’s top pension plans – the Municipal Pension Plan, as well as a fortnight schedule (70 hours bi-weekly) which allows for an earned day off every second week.
We can’t wait to hear from you! A complete job advertisement can be viewed at:
http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/
This is an exempt position and is excluded from Union membership.
Please submit your cover letter and resume quoting competition #23-141 to:
Human Resources
District of Squamish
37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3
E-mail: jobs@squamish.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence AccessibilityHR@squamish.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.