Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

(People with at least 5 years of Canadian project management experience should apply. NO OUT-OF-ALBERTA, CANADA applications please.)

Job Title:
Project Manager (Non-IT)

Client:
Federal Client in Alberta

Term
: 1 year contract with a possibility of extension

Location:
On-site in Edmonton, Alberta

Employment Type:
Full-time Contract (Incorporated)

Hours:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (MST) | Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch break)

Deadline to Apply:
November 18, 2025

ABOUT US

RecRoot is a premier staffing and recruitment agency connecting accomplished professionals with meaningful public-sector projects. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a
federal client in Alberta
for a high-impact, non-IT strategic initiative aimed at enhancing policy, service delivery, and operational transformation.

This engagement offers the opportunity to apply advanced project management practices to large, complex, and politically sensitive initiatives that shape public programs, policy, and service excellence.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The
Project Manager (Non-IT)
will oversee major strategic initiatives involving
business transformation, service redesign, legislative or policy change, and program modernization
.

You will work closely with executive sponsors, program leads, and cross-ministry stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver results within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

This role is best suited for a
seasoned project leader
who thrives in structured, high-visibility public-sector environments requiring diplomacy, adaptability, and rigorous reporting discipline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all phases of large or multi-disciplinary
  business and policy transformation projects
  , from initiation to close.
• Collaborate with program areas to develop
  project proposals, charters, and documentation
  aligned with strategic objectives.
• Establish project governance structures and define
  roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks
  .
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality standards to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Identify and manage
  milestones, success criteria, dependencies, and change impacts
  .
• Conduct research, stakeholder interviews, and contribute to
  policy and process analysis
  .
• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans, progress reports, and executive briefings.
• Facilitate
  steering committee meetings
  , document decisions, and secure necessary sign-offs.
• Proactively identify
  risks and mitigation strategies
  , ensuring issues are tracked and resolved.
• Provide change management and communication support to promote adoption and sustainability.
• Conduct project close-out reviews and capture
  lessons learned
  for future improvement.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree
  and
  a recognized
  Project Management designation
  (e.g., PMP).

Teamwork / Collaboration

• Available for
  on-site meetings in Edmonton
  as required.

Travel / Flexible Schedule

• Available to
  lead frequent (often daily) in-person meetings
  with clients and technical or business teams.

Work Experience

• 6+ years
  – Direct experience in a
  non-IT project management role
  .
• 4+ years
  – Experience defining
  project scope and goals
  in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• 4+ years
  – Experience developing project deliverables including
  project charters, business cases, briefing notes, status reports, risk logs, and project closure documents
  .
• 6+ years
  – Experience exercising
  resourcefulness and judgment
  when making recommendations on highly technical or complex business issues without formal guidelines or precedents.
• 4+ years
  – Experience managing
  multiple projects concurrently
  .
• 4+ years
  – Experience creating and managing
  project forecasts in Microsoft Project
  .
• 6+ years
  – Experience
  leading and facilitating meetings
  with stakeholders at all levels.
• 6+ years
  – Experience using
  Microsoft Project tools in a Project Server or similar enterprise environment
  .
• 4+ years
  – Experience working
  in or for the public sector
  .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Security Requirement:
  Must provide a valid
  Criminal Record Check
  prior to onboarding.
• Work Arrangement:
  Primarily on-site in
  Edmonton, Alberta
  .
• Mandatory Training:
  FOIP, Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace (to be completed post-hire).
• Interviews:
  Anticipated to begin
  November 27, 2025
  .

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the qualifications, apply through
RecRoot Canada
:

Submit your resume to

with the subject line
"Project Manager (Non-IT) – Federal Client, Alberta"
.

RecRoot is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer
welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Deadline to Apply:
November 18, 2025