Project Manager, School of Skilled Trades

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before June 2027.**

Under the direction of the SST Director of Academic Operations, the Project Manager, (PM) is responsible for leading various SST strategic projects, including those with institute-wide impact and affecting many different internal and external stakeholders. The critical strategic project that will be managed is the “Women Leading and Building Canada’s Future” (WLBCF), which is a joint venture spanning several NAIT departments, several industry partners, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

The WLCBF project is in its early stages; the PM must create and then manage a detailed project plan to achieve the defined deliverables in the approved project charter. The PM’s work involves extensive stakeholder and communication management spanning the entire project life cycle. Due to the joint venture nature and scale of the WLBCF project, the work will require managing multiple related sub-projects and competing timelines, each requiring flexibility with time and work management.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Project Management
- Drawing upon experience, and consulting with key project stakeholders, the PM will select and determine the most appropriate project delivery approach (or combination).
- Use NAIT-adopted project management methodology framework to plan, manage, and monitor all aspects of the project lifecycle.
- Prepare charters, project plans, and procurement documents (such as request(s) for proposal)
- Negotiate project resources with department heads, chairs, and school leadership.
- Proactively manage project risks and issues that could affect the outcome of a project
- Coordinate communications, internal and external
- Perform change management tasks to help critical stakeholders progress through the project life cycle.

Business Analysis
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather and define comprehensive requirements that will inform subsequent stages of the progressive elaboration of the project.
- Create analysis or other decision documents that are used as approval stage gates to move the project forward.

Coaching & Training
- Support project members in building their skill sets
- Act as the first point of contact for the Women Leading and Building Canada’s Future project(s)

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Time management and Organizational skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Contributes to a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment that strongly values teamwork and diversity.

**Qualifications**:

- Related Post-Secondary Education (Journeyperson certificate/Diploma/Degree)
- Extensive Project management Experience
- 3-5 years related experience
- Due to the focus of this project being Women in Skilled Trades, preference may be given to women with experience in the trades or to applicants with extensive experience supporting women in the trades

**Remuneration**: $2,751.60 - $3,645.28 biweekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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