Project Manager

Posted Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Do you want to work for one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024 and join an innovative, technology-driven and growth-focused organization?

LandSure Systems Ltd. (LandSure ) is looking to hire a Project Manager - First Nations Land Governance Registry (FNLGR) to join our Technology division

Who we are:

LandSure is a subsidiary of the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC (LTSA), a publicly accountable, statutory corporation that manages BC's land title and survey systems. Our team of nearly 100 employees supports the LTSA through information system consulting services, project management, customer support, and communications.

We offer meaningful work in the public interest. In support of the Province’s 30-point housing plan, LandSure has helped the LTSA build and launch the Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register as well as the Land Owner Transparency Registry, a first-of-its-kind registry.

We offer an innovative, performance-driven culture. We have helped the LTSA become a leader in automated property registration and through technology, we are reducing turnaround time for customers and improving the consistency, accuracy and efficiency of the LTSA’s services. We also build and manage innovative products such as ParcelMap BC and AUTOPROP, which support access to information for the land and real estate sectors.

We offer balance. LandSure provides employees with the ability to work for a stable, independent, values-driven technology company. The environment is entrepreneurial, innovative, and fast-paced yet supportive. Our culture is of mutual respect, constantly improving our professional and personal skills, and celebrating our accomplishments.

We believe in a hybrid of remote and in-office work and know you'll love our downtown Vancouver office as much as we do Our employees can work either entirely in the office, or a hybrid of both remote and in-office. Therefore, applicants must currently live in British Columbia or have plans to relocate to British Columbia.

Visit landsure.ca/careers to learn more about why it's great to work at LandSure, including 3 weeks vacation to start, a generous bonus program, and a $650 health spending account.

Reporting to the Director, Project Management Office, the Project Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of a First Nations Land Governance Registry in partnership with the Lands Advisory Board (LAB). The vision for this project is to establish a shared, comprehensive, trusted, sustainable, and First Nations governed land registry for lands governed under a Land Code or self-government arrangement.

The Project Manager will work closely with senior leadership and be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing the new registry and supporting our client in the development of associated processes and infrastructure to operate the registry. The Project Manager is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the LTSA deliverables for the project including timelines, budgets, internal resourcing, external vendors, change control, issue tracking, risk management, and status reporting.

To succeed in this role the Project Manager must demonstrate outstanding teamwork abilities and communications skills and have a background in managing complex stakeholder relationships that include multiple levels of government.

What you'll do:

Using a mixture of project management methodologies and processes, the project manager ensures projects are delivered on time and budget while meeting business requirements and stakeholder expectations. The Project Manager will:

• Lead project staff from across the organization and external contractors;
• Prepare project plans that include project objectives, scope, budget, schedule, milestones, resources, and risks;
• Establish and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools;
• Prepare and maintain project management documentation including: charter, project plan, change management plan, governance plan, risk and issues management plans, and other associated project management plans;
• Assess staffing or consultant needs and obtain resource approvals with business owners;
• Manage and schedule resources to align project requirements with business goals and objectives;
• Develop and review RFP’s, proposals, contracts, statement of work and other contractual documentation;
• Prepare and manage requirements documentation and baseline as appropriate;
• Organize, facilitate and document results of kick-off meetings and workshops for individual project tasks;
• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and external stakeholders;
• Identify, manage, report and escalate project issues to achieve timely resolution;
• Develop and execute any required corrective action plans to mitigate impact to project schedule, budget or overall business objectives;
• Assist in developing project budgets in annual budgeting and planning process; and
• Work with geographically distributed development and stakeholder teams to ensure collaboration is occurring in a timely and consistent manner.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or comparable alternative;
• Minimum of 8 years experience in managing complex, time sensitive projects with diverse requirements and stakeholder needs;
• Track record of successfully managing projects to completion that are greater than $10 Million with a duration of more than 5 years; and
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

• Strong knowledge of various project management methodologies and tools, along with strong MS Office skills;
• Knowledge of organizational change management process and principles;
• Strong facilitation skills along with ability to influence and drive consensus;
• Strong time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion;
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills;
• Able to communicate effectively with all styles of managers, staff and consultants, from a broad range of disciplines;
• Self-starter, able to independently balance multiple priorities under pressure and deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with aptitude for accuracy and details;
• A lifelong learner who is constantly striving to develop professionally; and
• Knowledge of land title registries, real property management and GIS would be an asset.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where all employees can share their diverse views, skills and backgrounds. Valuing employee diversity strengthens workplace trust and enhances our ability to innovate in service of our customers and partners. Our hiring practices reflect this and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects where we live and work. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Please note applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.