Project Manager

**Division**: Information Technology
**Department**: Corporate Services
**Initial Reporting Location**: 199 Larch Street

**Job Status**: Contract Position
**Estimated Probable Duration**: One (1) Year

**Affiliation**: Non Union
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: n/a
**Range of Pay**: Group 13 - $3,739.40 to $4,401.60 bi-weekly

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

The eligibility to work remotely is to be determined.

**Main Function**:The position is responsible to the IT Project Portfolio Manager to coordinate and direct the activities of project team members and/or consultants, set objectives, provide guidance for complex issues and manage projects from conception to warranty expiration.

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the general supervision of the IT Project Portfolio Manager.

1. Provide regular financial, schedule and project status reports to the project sponsor and key stakeholders through all phases of the project.
2. Develop, coordinate and implement project management tools including project charter, project schedule, work breakdown structure and stakeholder, risk, communication, quality, commissioning and transition plans.
3. Responsible for the preparation, coordination and oversight of procurement instruments including design (RPF’s, RFQ’s), setting specifications and preparing cost estimates.
4. Track, document and report on pertinent project information as defined by the Project Management Plan.
5. Recommend human resource requirements and participate in the allocation of project delivery team members such as designers, inspectors, consultants, etc.
6. In conjunction with project delivery team, carry out project work in accordance with expectations of the Project Management Plan to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the required quality standard.
7. Coordinate and direct the activities of team members. Issue directions and sanctions to external resources as necessary.
8. Conduct site visits to ensure work is consistent with contract documents, project objectives, regulations and policies.
9. Coordinate, schedule, prepare agendas, produce minutes and Chair project meetings.
10. Identify, investigate, evaluate and take actions as necessary to mitigate project risks.
11. Approve progress payments. Process contemplated changes in project requirements (e.g. scope, schedules, quality, cost, specifications, contract terms), manage contractor requests and inquiries in accordance with relevant CGS policies and present project issues objectively for consideration by applicable stakeholder.
12. Ensure Systems Development Life Cycle Records (e.g. business requirements, design services catalogue updates, etc.) are accurate, complete and updated within required time frames.
13. Ensure that commissioning, closeout and warranty review processes are completed.
14. Ensure quality control/quality assurance testing is conducted and records are maintained as part of the project documentation.
15. Develop presentation materials, coordinate and attend public consultation sessions. Liaise with affected stakeholders to discuss and resolve concerns. Mediate disputes between project participants.
16. Participate in the hiring, training and evaluation of Section staff to ensure Project Teams are properly staffed to perform the functions required. Recommend discipline of Project Team individuals to Section Manager as required.
17. Act as Management’s representative in the grievance process as required.
18. Act as CGS’s representative for project-related litigation matters. Liaise with Legal Services, Risk Management, CGS’s insurance adjuster and other stakeholders on matters relating to claims and other project disputes.
19. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein, ensuring due diligence is maintained.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Training**:

- University degree in a related discipline from a recognized University with Canadian accreditation.
- Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a definite asset.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of three (3) years of directly related and responsible experience.
- Municipal and public sector experience a definite asset.
- Experience coordinating project delivery teams an asset.
- Experience in the co-ordination of employees and work assignments as well as dealing with the general public.

or

**Education and Training**:

- College diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.
- Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of five (5) years of directly related and responsible experience.
- Municipal and public sector experience a defin