Project Manager, Transit and Agrifood

CSA Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group is seeking a Project Manager for Transit and Agrifood to oversee standards development in transit and agriculture sectors. The role involves managing committees, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards processes. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in standards development or project management.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional or similar is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead committees, establishing scope and resources.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to CSA Standards processes and procedures.

Skills

Research

Leadership

Decision-Making

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Planning

Networking

Business Development

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager, Transit and Agrifood who will be responsible for facilitating the development of standards related to the transit and passenger rail sector, as well as the agri-food sector. This includes standards for a diverse collection of subjects including bus and railway electrification, process operations and safety performance, agricultural data and automation, climate change mitigation and resilience within transit and agrifood, and sustainable agriculture.

The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of standards development, primarily involving the management of multiple standards development committees (e.g., facilitation, communication, member recruitment, preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, draft standards), within identified project timelines and budgets, and in accordance with CSA Directives. This position requires supporting and managing the many volunteer members of standards development committees, as well as their Chairs and Vice-Chairs. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will interact with a variety of members including industry experts, manufacturers, academia, researchers, scientists, and government to develop leading-edge standards solutions, facilitate technical discussions, and promote consensus amongst these leaders. The role requires a capacity to engage and manage a diverse stakeholder community, and ability to manage conflict. Additionally, the candidate will apply their sector knowledge to identify potential areas for new standards or training programs.

The Standards Development team manages a diverse portfolio of world-class national and international standards and guides, delivering value-added solutions that facilitate sustainability, safety, design, quality, and performance. Understanding these sectors will help appreciate the challenges of standards development, especially as they relate to regulations and potential product or system certification implications.

Responsibilities :

1. Manage and lead committees, establishing scope, resources, and providing ongoing project management in collaboration with Chairs and Vice-Chairs. This includes managing technical content development, technical writing, and working with members to prepare high-quality documents.
2. Identify and pursue new business development opportunities to expand the portfolio into new areas supporting broader transit and/or agri-food technologies, such as new standards requirements or training programs, and develop proposals.
3. Determine and manage resources needed to complete projects and ensure deliverables are met.
4. Operate independently without requiring mentorship, supporting best practices and escalating issues as needed.
5. Coordinate with other departments (legal, marketing, commercial) involved in standard development and publication.
6. Develop key stakeholder relationships with academia, regulators, industry, etc.
7. Oversee all aspects of standards development for multiple Canadian, US, and international committees.
8. Ensure adherence to CSA Standards processes and procedures, complying with SCC and ANSI accreditation requirements, and meet project timelines and budgets.
9. Manage day-to-day committee activities, including milestones, resources, schedules, and revenue targets.
10. Work with chairs and vice-chairs to manage membership, recruitment, and committee performance improvement.
11. Liaise with clients, management, legal, and finance to prepare proposals, contracts, and financial analyses for new projects.

Education :

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or engineering discipline, or related field.

Experience :

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in standards development or project management.
• Experience in industry, manufacturing, service sectors, or policy/regulatory environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the standards industry, government policies, industry landscape, and funding programs.
• Experience leading or working with multi-stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to write proposals, business plans, and technical documents.
• Experience with standards development is preferred.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional or similar is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Skills :

• Research and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Leadership, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in proposal writing, business plans, and technical documents.
• Ability to work with multiple software platforms, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Experience managing teams and activities.
• Creative, participative, and flexible work approach.
• Strong networking, relationship management, and business development skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, adaptable, and flexible.