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Project Manager – 5 month Term
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About the role
- Project Manager in a fixed-term role planning and coordinating major administrative initiatives for the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government. Overseeing project delivery aligned with executive direction and community needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource requirements for major administrative initiatives including the HRIS rollout, Municipal Plan implementation, and Employee Hub deployment
- Monitor project progress against milestones, identify risks and blockers, and implement mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track
- Coordinate procurement, vendor management, and contract administration related to project deliverables in alignment with organizational policies
- Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and are handed over with appropriate documentation and training materials
- Act as the central point of coordination between the Administrative Office, departmental leadership, external vendors, and project stakeholders
- Facilitate regular project status meetings, working groups, and steering committee updates as appropriate
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments to ensure project requirements are understood and aligned with organizational priorities
- Communicate project updates, changes, and impacts clearly to all affected staff and leadership
- Develop and execute change management strategies to support staff transition during system and process rollouts
- Design and deliver training sessions, user guides, and reference materials to promote successful adoption of new platforms and procedures
- Identify resistance points and work with leadership to address concerns and build buy-in across the organization
- Maintain accurate project documentation including plans, risk logs, decision registers, and status reports
- Provide regular briefing materials and progress updates to the CAO and senior leadership
- Ensure all project knowledge is captured and transferred to operational staff before the end of the fixed term
- Contribute to lessons-learned documentation to inform future administrative initiatives
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing projects in an administrative, corporate services, or public-sector environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, or hybrid approaches)
- Strong proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft 365 applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 certification (or equivalent project management credential) preferred
- Experience with HRIS implementations, municipal planning processes, or digital platform rollouts preferred
- Experience working within Indigenous governance, First Nations administration, or local government preferred
- Change management certification or training (e.g., Prosci) preferred
- Familiarity with IT systems implementation and user acceptance testing processes preferred
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