Project Manager

**About Us**:
The Shxwhá:y Nation are strong people committed to healthy living and responsible care and use of their lands, waters, territories and resources for the current and future generations. Shxwhá:y families engage in respectful and fair community leadership and relationship with others. They gain their strength of identity from their Sto:lo cultural heritage, understanding and practicing their traditional values and teachings, and from restoring the use of Halq’emeylem in daily living.

At this time, Shxwhá:y Nation is actively seeking the addition of a Project Manager who possesses excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to join their team to oversee the day-to-day work on interconnecting environmental infrastructure projects for the community, including a new dyke, salmon habitat and river restoration project. If you’re passionate about problem-solving in a fast-paced environment and have a proven ability to manage interconnected environmental projects involving multiple stakeholders, we want to hear from you

**Position Overview - A day could involve tasks, such as**:

- Developing comprehensive project plans that outline timelines, budgets, resources, and dependencies
- Supervision of project staff and overseeing contractual arrangements
- Ensuring alignment across all interconnected projects
- Allocating resources effectively across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities to optimize productivity and meet deadlines
- Maintaining an inventory of project equipment and supplies and resources and develop protocols of maintenance and use
- Assisting with funding proposals that sustain and support initiatives of Shxwha:y Village
- Identifying potential risks across interconnected projects and develop mitigation strategies to address issues proactively
- Track project progress against milestones, budgets, and timelines
- Managing grant reporting processes
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including executive summaries and detailed status reports
- Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs, while minimizing impact and maintaining project momentum
- Evaluate project outcomes to identify areas for improvement

**What We Offer**:
At Shxwhá:y Nation we offer a range of employee benefits to enhance job satisfaction and support overall employee well-being. These benefits include:

- comprehensive health insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- paid vacation time off
- retirement savings plans (pension with employer match)

Together our comprehensive benefit plan helps to promote a healthy work-life balance. Additional perks may include flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and additional wellness programs, all designed to foster a positive workplace culture.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field (PMP or other relevant certifications preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably overseeing multiple interconnected projects
- Knowledge of federal, provincial and local management of fisheries and aquatic habitats
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, including experience working with consultants, government agencies and non-governmental organizations
- Demonstrated understanding of key interests in salmon for First Nations and the ability to develop innovative and effective approaches to bring awareness of all salmon life cycles to the broader community
- Valid BC Driver’s License with access to transportation to attend field work, site visits, meeting and engagements
- Ability to successfully pass a Criminal Record Check

**How To Apply**:
In acknowledging the valuable contributions and perspectives of First Nations individuals, we have established hiring priorities for First Nation applicants. This strategy not only enhances inclusivity and diversity within our organization but also supports economic development in Indigenous communities, thereby fostering a more equitable and representative workforce.

We would like to thank all applicants who express interest in joining the Shxwhá:y Nation. Those that closely match with our qualifications will be contacted.

Pay: From $5.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Project management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-01