Société : Canadian Cancer Society Lieu : Victoria British Columbia
Job Title:
ProjectManagerLocation:
BritishColumbiaWork Model:
Hybrid work modelSalary Band:
7 ($63,750 - $106,250)WHY JOIN THE CANADIANCANCERSOCIETY (CCS)?The CanadianCancerSociety works tirelessly to save and improve lives.
We fund the brightest minds in cancer research.
We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer.
As the voice for people who care about cancer, we work with governments to shape a healthier society.
No other organization does all that we do to make lives better today and transform the future of cancer forever.Help us make a difference.COME AS YOU AREAt CCS, we embrace everyone’s uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences.
We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality.
Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, people living with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the CanadianCancerSociety.
Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to change the future of cancer.JOB OVERVIEWReporting to the Sr.
Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), the purpose of this position is to oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects that are funded by governmental grants or contracts.
This position will support national efforts to improve the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency through the successful management and delivery of projects.
This position will also develop and/or support processes related to grants management as required. This position develops and applies standardized project management methodologies to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and on-benefit.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Manages a portfolio of complex, multi-million-dollar projects, applying standardized project management methodologies.Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects that are funded by governmental grants or contracts.Manages and control complex project budgets.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications channels with senior leadership and internal business clients across all business functions to understand business needs, direction and intent.Incorporates effective change management controls, and develops and executes change management plans to ensure the effective adoption of new business processes and tools.Responsible for delivering the projects on-time, on-budget, on-benefit as agreed with the stakeholders.
Delivers consistent, timely and accurate status reports by developing and tracking project KPIs and maintaining project control documents (project schedules, sprints schedule, MVP, risk mitigation logs, RAID logs, budgets, etc). Effectively manages multiple external partner/vendor relationships through the lifecycle ensuring adherence to contract, SOW, SLAs.Ensures that projects are well-defined with clear and agreed scope and measurable objectives, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective manner.Works with the technical leads to support team members in identifying, securing and coordinating the engagement of internal and external resources, vendors and expertise to achieve project objectives.Identifies and manages dependencies between programs and projects that will affect priority sequencing and resource allocation decisions.Supports the assessment of emergent projects (e.g.
for strategic alignment, likely project impact) and prepares insights and recommendations to improve the likelihood that projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and on-benefit. Supports the development of departmental processes, tools and resources related to effective project oversight (such as dashboards, KPIs, budget impact, strategic alignment) and project management (such as templates for business cases, charters, risk assessment and reporting/tracking mechanisms).Represents and promotes the PMO to the rest of the organization, and drives the understanding and consistent usage of its project methodologies.Actively contribute to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, and nationality or race.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree and professional designation in a relevant discipline.10 years of progressive experience managing IT and Digital Projects, including 5+ years of hands-on experience applying agile methodology in software development.Advanced user of both waterfall and agile project scheduling software.Experience in applying for, managing, and reporting on government grants or contracts, this includes knowledge of the grant/contract lifecycle, policies, procedures, and regulations. Experience with budgeting, financial management, compliance and risk management.Experience in leading and coordinating multiple teams, external partners and stakeholders.Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that are aligned with the funding source’s goals and objectives, as well as the beneficiaries’ and stakeholders’ needs/ interests and measuring impact. Experience in working with government agencies or organizations, either as a grantee, a contractor, or a partner.
This may include knowledge of the government’s priorities, policies, and processes, as well as the ability to navigate the government’s culture and expectations. Demonstrated experience leading and interacting with virtual teams across multiple time zones and in matrix organization.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and collaborate with business leaders. Deep knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures for Federal, Provincial and Municipal grant programs.5 years of experience in applying recognized change management methodologies.Experience in executive-level engagement and communication.Experience with onboarding and managing vendors and external partners to ensure alignment with project success criteria and delivery.Experience managing developing and managing complex, multi-million dollar budgets.Excellent interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.Strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Must have demonstrated progressive growth and increased accountability over time. Collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management.2 to 5 years of experience managing or supervising staff is an asset.Fluency in English and French is an asset.Nice to have:
Experience in working on healthcare /community services related initiatives.Experience in working within/with a not for profit environment.Experience in working with the BC healthcare system landscape.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
CCS offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities.
We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees by highlighting their unique experiences.
We value diverse skills and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
CCS is committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values:
COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUSIn return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day. HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations.We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.OTHER INFORMATION:
CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process.
We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.As an employer, occupational health and safety legislation requires that we protect our workers from health and safety risks in the workplace.
CCS has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring that all staff who work in any of our physical workplaces must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
All employees will need to attest to their vaccination status through a secure online form or automated applications.
Reasonable accommodation and remote working will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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If selected for a position at CCS the information provided will be used for the purposes of pre-employment checks and added to your employee file.
We may share your personal information with third parties, including recruitment consultants, within or outside your province or territory or outside Canada to carry out the purposes identified above, or as required by law.
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